Question

How will you prepare acetic acid using dry ice?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Solution. When the solution of methyl magnesium iodide (Grignard reagent) in dry ether is added to solid carbon dioxide (dry ice), it gives an adduct (magnesium salt of carboxylic acid), which on acid hydrolysis gives ethanoic acid or acetic acid.

Answer 2

Answer:

Solution. When the solution of methyl magnesium iodide (Grignard reagent) in dry ether is added to solid carbon dioxide (dry ice), it gives an adduct (magnesium salt of carboxylic acid), which on acid hydrolysis gives ethanoic acid or acetic acid.

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