In the above reaction Y is:

H C O O H

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C H_{3} C O O H

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C_{2} H_{5} C O O H

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H C H O

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Solution

The correct option is B $C H_{3} C O O H$
As we know Grignard reagent is formed from alkyl halide. This method for preparing carboxylic acid is used for increasing one carbon in the carboxylic acid.

The reaction is as follows:

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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