When ( C{{H}{3}}COOH ) reacts with ( C{{H}{3}}-MgX: ) | Chemistry | SolveeIt

When $C{{H}_{3}}COOH$ reacts with $C{{H}_{3}}-MgX:$

$C{{H}_{3}}COX$ is formed

hydrocarbon is formed

acetone is formed

alcohol is formed

Answer

hydrocarbon is formed

Explanation

Carboxylic acids react with Grignards reagent to give alkanes
$CH_3COOH + CH_3 MgX \to CH_3COOMgX + \underset{\text{methane}}{CH_4}$

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