engineering chemistry MCQ #4624

What is the product of the reaction between CH3MgBr and CO2?

engineering chemistry MCQ #4624

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the product of the reaction between CH3MgBr and CO2?

    • A) CH3COOH
    • B) CH3CHO
    • C) CH3CH2OH
    • D) CH4

    Answer: CH3COOH

    Explanation: Grignard reagent (CH3MgBr) reacts with CO2 to form a carboxylate salt, which upon acidification gives CH3COOH.