BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2003

  • question_answer
    What is the product in the reaction? \[C{{H}_{3}}MgBr\xrightarrow[(ii){{H}_{2}}O]{(i)C{{O}_{2}}}X\]

    A)  Acetaldehyde  

    B)  Acetic acid

    C)  Formic acid    

    D)  Formaldehyde

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Key Idea: Grignard reagent produce carboxylic acid on reaction with \[C{{O}_{2}}\]                 \[C{{H}_{3}}MgBr+C{{O}_{2}}\xrightarrow{{}}C{{H}_{3}}COO\,Mg\,Br\] \[\xrightarrow{{{H}_{2}}O}C{{H}_{3}}COOH+Mg(OH)\,Br\]


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