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What are the correct reagents in order to accomplish the following transformation?
D) Mo, ether CO2 Br COOH H20 H3CH2C H3CH2C
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Answer
The correct reagent for the above conversion is Grignard Reagent ( Mg in presence of ether will react with given reactant to form Grignard Reagent ) followed by reaction with Carbon Dioxide followed by Acidic Hydrolysis.
Mg will not react with the Alkyl Part of Reactant and will engage only with -Br group on the ring.
