engineering chemistry MCQ #468

The compound that is formed by the reaction of a Grignard reagent with carbon dioxide is

engineering chemistry MCQ #468

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is formed by the reaction of a Grignard reagent with carbon dioxide is

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

    Answer: Carboxylic acid

    Explanation: Grignard reagents react with CO2 to form carboxylic acids after acidification, as the Grignard reagent acts as a nucleophile towards CO2.