Q. The compound X, in the reaction is $X\overset{\ \ \ CH_{3}CHO\ \ }{\rightarrow}Y\overset{\ \ \ Hydrolysis\ \ }{\rightarrow}Mg(OH)I + CH_{3}COOH$
A) $CH_{3}CHO$
B) $CO_{2}$
C) $\left( CH_{3} \right)_{2}CO$
D) $HCHO$
Explanation
(b)
$CO_{2}$ adds to Grignard’s reagent to yield acids.
$CO_{2}\overset{CH_{3}MgI\ \ \ }{\rightarrow}CH_{3}COOMgI\overset{H.OH\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}CH_{3}COOH + Mg(OH)I$
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