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Question
Answer the following in one sentence.
Acetic acid is prepared from methyl magnesium bromide and dry ice in presence of dry ether. Name the compound which serves not only as reagent but also as a cooling agent in the reaction.
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Solution
Dry ice (Solid carbon dioxide)
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