MCQ
Ether on carbonylation gives
  • A
    Alkanoic acid
  • B
    Alkanone
  • Alkyl alkanoate
  • D
    Alkanal

Answer

Correct option: C.
Alkyl alkanoate
c
The general reaction between Ether and Carbon monoxide is

$R - O - R + CO \rightarrow R - CO - O - R$

Thus, it forms the ester Alkyl alkanoate.

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