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STANDARD Chemistry Grignard Reagents MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Identify the compounds (X), (Y) and (Z) in the following reaction: CH₃Br → X → Y → Z
A
X = CH₃MgBr, Y = CH₃COOH, Z = CH₃COOCH₃
B
X = CH₃CH₂Br, Y = CH₃CH₂OH, Z = CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃
C
X = CH₃CH₂MgBr, Y = CH₃CH₂COOH, Z = CH₃CH₂COCH₃
D
X = CH₃COOH, Y = CH₃CH₂COCH₃, Z = CH₃COOCH₃
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The reaction involves the formation of a Grignard reagent (CH₃MgBr) from CH₃Br, which then reacts with CO₂ to form CH₃COOH. Further esterification with CH₃OH forms CH₃COOCH₃.
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