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AIPMT MAINS 2009 Chemistry Halogenation of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Propionic acid with Br₂/ P yields a dibromo product. Its structure would be:
A
Br | H - C - CH₂ - COBr
B
CH₂Br - CH₂ - COBr
C
Br | CH₃ - C - COOH | Br
D
CH₂Br - CHBr - COOH
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The reaction of propionic acid with Br₂ in the presence of phosphorus leads to the formation of α-bromo acids. The dibromo product is formed by bromination at the α-position.
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