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Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acids

Question
CBSEENCH12008523

What happens when carbon monoxide is added to methanol in the presence of Rh catalyst ?

Solution

Carbon monoxide and methanol react in the presence of a homogeneous rhodium catalyst to give acetic acid. 

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