Question

What are Preparation of Carboxylic Acids?

Answer

Following methods are used for the preparation of both aliphatic and aromatic carboxylic acids: (i) Oxidation of Hydrocarbons, Primary Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds (ii) Hydrolysis of Nitriles (Cyanides) and Acid Derivatives (iii) Reaction of Grignard's Reagents with CO₂. (iv) Carboxylation of Sodium Alkoxides, RO^- Na⁺.

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