What is the final product when n-Butyl l

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What is the final product when n-Butyl lithium reacts with carbon dioxide (CO₂) followed by acid hydrolysis?

Options:

Pentanoic acid

2-Methyl butanoic acid

butanoic acid

3-methyl butanoic acid

Correct Answer:

Pentanoic acid

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Pentanoic acid.

n-Butyl lithium reacts with carbon dioxide (CO₂) followed by acid hydrolysis to give pentanoic acid.