NEET2019ChemistryChapterActual
-Toluic acid on reaction with Br ₂+ Fe gives
Correct answer
2
Step-by-step solution
- CH ₃ group is o - and p -directing group, however - COOH group is meta directing, thus the new entering electrophile occupies the position which should be m - with respect to - COOH group and p - with respect to - CH ₃ group.