Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
In the following reaction: CH3ONa+CO−>[Δ][Under pressure,HCl]A Here ′A′ is
A
CH3CHO
B
CH3COOH
C
CH3CH2COOH
D
CH3CH2OH
Answer
CH3COOH
Explanation
Solution
CH3ONa−>[CO] Sodium acetateCH3COONa −>[HCl]CH3COOH