Q95 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Chemistry

RMgX+CO2→etherdryY⟶H3O+RCOOH

What is Y in the above reaction?

  • A
    R3CO-Mg+X
  • B
    RCOO-X+
  • C
    RCOO2Mg
  • Correct answer
    D
    RCOO-Mg+X

Solution

Grignard reagent on reaction with carbondioxide in presence of dry ether forms an addition product which on hydrolysis produces carboxylic acid.

Figure

 Hence,  Y in the above reaction is RCOO-Mg+X

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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