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Propanoic acid is produced when?

Correct answer: C. Ethyl MgBr reacts with CO2

  • A. Methyl MgBr reacts with CO2
  • B. Isopropyl MgBr reacts with CO2
  • C. Ethyl MgBr reacts with CO2
  • D. Propyl MgBr reacts with CO2

Explanation

Ethyl magnesium bromide is an organometallic compound that reacts with carbon dioxide (CO2) through a Grignard reaction. The ethyl group (-CH2CH3) from ethyl magnesium bromide becomes incorporated into the formed carboxylic acid.

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