ChemistryNEET 2022Carboxylic acids: acidity and reactions

Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

$RMgX + C O_{2} dry ether Y H_{3} O^{+} RCOOH$

What is Y in the above reaction?

A. $(RCOO)_{2} Mg$
B. $RCO O^{-} M g^{+} X$ ✓
C. $R_{3} C O^{-} M g^{+} X$
D. $RCO O^{-} X^{+}$

You have the answer. The worked solution — and why the other three were written — is part of a paid pack.

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