NEET2022Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2022 Chemistry Grignard Reagents MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

RMgX + CO₂ → Y → H₃O⁺ → RCOOH What is Y in the above reaction?

A

RCOO X⁻

B

(RCOO)₂Mg

C

RCOO Mg X

D

R₃CO Mg X

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The reaction of RMgX with CO₂ forms (RCOO)₂Mg, which upon hydrolysis gives RCOOH.

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