AIPMT PRELIMS2009Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Chemistry Halogenation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Propionic acid with Br₂ | P yields a dibromo product. Its structure would be:
A
H₂CBr - CH₂COOH
B
CH₂Br - CH₂ - COBr
C
CH₃ - CBr - COOH
D
CH₂Br - CHBr - COOH
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
α hydrogen is substituted by bromine, leading to the dibromo product CH₃ - CBr - COOH.
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