engineering chemistry MCQ #4598

The reaction of Grignard reagent with CO2 gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #4598

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of Grignard reagent with CO2 gives

    • A) Alcohol
    • B) Ketone
    • C) Carboxylic acid
    • D) Aldehyde

    Answer: Carboxylic acid

    Explanation: Grignard reagent adds to CO2 to form a carboxylate, which upon acidification gives a carboxylic acid.