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  4. Assertion: C6H5MgBr reacts with CO2 and forms benzoic acid. Reason: CO2 is an electrophile.

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Q. Assertion : $C_6H_5MgBr$ reacts with $CO_2$ and forms benzoic acid.
Reason : $CO_2$ is an electrophile.

AIIMSAIIMS 2018Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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Correct answer is (b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

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