Identify the compounds A, B and C in the following reaction.
Compound A = CH3-MgBr
Compound B = CH3-COOH
Compound C =
EXPLAINATION:
CH3-Br reacts with the Grignard reagent and form CH3-MgBr.
CH3-MgBr then reacts with CO2 and water to form the corresponding carboxylic acid, CH3-COOH.
CH3-COOH is then heated in presence of CH2-OH/H+ to form
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