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Which of the following product is formed in the reaction CH3MgBr−>[(i)CO2][(ii)H2O]?CH_3MgBr {->[(i)CO_2][(ii)H_2O]} ?

A

Acetic acid

B

Methanoic acid

C

Methanol

D

Ethanal

Answer

Acetic acid

Explanation

Solution

CH3MgBr−>[CO2]CH3COOMgBrCH_3MgBr {->[CO_2]} CH_3COOMgBr
CH3COOMgBr−>[H+OH−]CH3COOHAcetic acidCH_3COOMgBr {->[H^+OH^-]} \underset{\text{Acetic acid}}{CH_3COOH}