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Isopropyl magnesium halide with CO2 (dry ice), then hydrolysis: product

The same question, asked 2 times: 22 Apr 2025 S2, 18 Apr 2026 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    22 Apr 2025 S2

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    In a reaction, (CH3)2CHMgBr+CO2→ ether  dry A→ dilHCl  H.OH B\left( CH_{3} \right)_{2}CHMgBr +CO_{2}\xrightarrow[\text{~ether~}]{\text{~dry~}}A\xrightarrow[\text{~}\text{dilHCl~}]{\text{~H.OH~}}B. Find the product ' B ' of above reaction.

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  2. Question 2

    18 Apr 2026 S2

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    Identify the product obtained when isopropyl magnesium chloride in dry ether reacts with dry ice forming a complex, hydrolysed further.

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