$$ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgBr}+\mathrm{CO}_2 \stackrel{ ext { Dry ether }}{\longrightarrow} Y \stackrel{\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{\oplus}}{\longrightarrow} Z $$ Identify $Z$ from the following.

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$$ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgBr}+\mathrm{CO}_2 \stackrel{	ext { Dry ether }}{\longrightarrow} Y \stackrel{\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{\oplus}}{\longrightarrow} Z $$ Identify $Z$ from the following.

Aicharya · Accepted Answer

When Grignard's reagent is treated with $\mathrm{CO}_2$, a magnesium complex is formed, which on further hydrolysis yields monocarboxylic acid. undefined

$$ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{MgBr}+\mathrm{CO}_2 \stackrel{\text { Dry ether }}{\longrightarrow} Y…

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