Q. When $CH_{3}COOH$ reacts with$CH_{3} - MgX\$
A) $CH_{3}COX$ is formed
B) Hydrocarbon is formed
C) Acetone is formed
D) Alcohol is formed
Explanation
(b)
Carboxylic acids acids react with Grignard’s reagent to give alkanes.
$CH_{3}COOH + CH_{3}MgX \rightarrow CH_{3}COOMgX + CH_{4}$
methane
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