Question

The product formed as a result of reaction of CH$_3$MgBr and CO$_2$ followed by hydrolysis is:

• A. \( CH_3CHO \)
• B. \( CH_3COCH_3 \)
• C. \( HCOOH \)
• D. \( CH_3COOH \)

Hint:

Grignard reagents react with CO$_2$ to form carboxylic acids upon hydrolysis, making them useful for organic synthesis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Grignard reagents (RMgBr) are highly reactive nucleophiles that react with carbon dioxide to form carboxylates. Upon hydrolysis, the carboxylate intermediate converts into a carboxylic acid. In this case, methyl magnesium bromide (CH$_3$MgBr) reacts with CO$_2$ to produce acetic acid (CH$_3$COOH). This reaction is widely used in organic synthesis for preparing carboxylic acids.