AIPMT PRELIMS2011Chemistry-Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives

AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Chemistry Reaction Mechanisms MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

In a set of reactions m-bromobenzoic acid gave a product D. Identify the product D.

[Image of reaction sequence: m-bromobenzoic acid with SOCl₂, NH₃, NaOH, Br₂]

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Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The sequence of reactions converts m-bromobenzoic acid to m-bromoaniline through the formation of an amide intermediate.

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