MHT CET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Silver salt of carboxylic acid on reaction with \(R-X\) gives
- A alkyl halide
- B ester
- C aldehyde
- D alcohol
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) ester
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
\(R^{\prime} \mathrm{COOAg}+R-X\)
(silver salt
alkyl halide \(\stackrel{-\mathrm{Ag} X}{\begin{array}{c}R^{\prime} \mathrm{COOR} \\ \text { ester } \\ \text { (fruity odour) }\end{array}}\)
of acid)
(silver salt
alkyl halide \(\stackrel{-\mathrm{Ag} X}{\begin{array}{c}R^{\prime} \mathrm{COOR} \\ \text { ester } \\ \text { (fruity odour) }\end{array}}\)
of acid)
See the Complete Solution
Get step-by-step explanations for this and 2.5 Lakh+ more JEE, NEET & CET questions.
- Unlock all solutions
- Practice the full chapter
- Track accuracy across PYQs
4.8 rated on Google Play · 14,000+ reviews
More questions from Chemistry
- Identify the oxidation state of \(\mathrm{Cr}\) in \(\mathrm{K}_{3}\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}\right)_{3}\right]\)MHT CET 2020 Easy
- Which of the following is a tertiary allylic alcohol?MHT CET 2024 Easy
- Identify the compound \(\mathrm{X}\) in the following reaction.
Acetone \(+\mathrm{X} \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{CHI}_3 \downarrow+\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{COONa}+2 \mathrm{NaOH}\)MHT CET 2022 Medium - Which of the following is a natural polymer?MHT CET 2019 Easy
- Identify the medium required for formation of p-Hydroxyazobenzene from benzene diazonium chloride and phenol.MHT CET 2025 Easy
- Which among the following is dicarboxylic acid?MHT CET 2025 Easy
More PYQs from MHT CET
- A triangular park is enclosed on two sides by a fence and on the third side a straight river bank. The two sides having fence are of same length \(x\).
The maximum area (in sq. units) enclosed by the park isMHT CET 2024 Hard - If line \(x+y=0\) touches the curve \(a x^{2}=2 y^{2}-b\) at \((1,-1)\),
then the values of \(a\) and \(b\) are respectivelyMHT CET 2020 Easy - From the cranial nerves, find the odd man out.MHT CET 2004 Medium
- The equation of the directrix of the parabola \(3 x^{2}=16 y\) isMHT CET 2020 Easy
- Given below are two statements about ascent of sap in plants.
Statement I: Under normal conditions the sap in the xylem cells shows negative hydrostatic pressure.
Statement II: It also shows high osmotic pressure.
In the light of above statements, select the correct option given below:MHT CET 2024 Medium - The principal value of \(\sin ^{-1}\left(\sin \frac{3 \pi}{4}\right)\) isMHT CET 2023 Easy