NEETChemistryAldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsMCQ+4 / −1
Consider the above reaction and identify the missing reagent/chemical.
- ADIBAL-H
- BB2H6
- CRed Phosphorus
- DCaO
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Correct answer: D
In this reaction, removal of carbon dioxide takes place. So, this is a decarboxylation reaction. A decarboxylation reaction takes place with soda lime (NaOH + CaO).
So, missing reagent is CaO.
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