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Identify the compounds A, B and C in the following reaction.


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Synthesis of Grignard reagent (RMgX)
Grignard reagent is prepared by the reaction of alkyl bromide with magnesium in the presence of dry ether.


Attack of Grignard reagent on CO2 (electrophilic center)

The nucleophile (Rδ)of the Grignard reagent attacks the electron-deficient centre of CO2. Then, CO2gets converted into carboxylic acid on further hydrolysis.


Esterification

The carboxylic acid reacts with CH_3OH in the presence of an acid to form an ester. This reaction is known as an esterification reaction.




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