NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryPractice
If 1 equivalent NaOH reacts with the given compound: Choose the correct option:
Options
- ANo reaction occurs.
- BN a O H reacts with -COOH ( b )
- CN a O H reacts with -COOH ( a )
- DN a O H reacts with - OH
Correct answer
B. N a O H reacts with -COOH ( b )
Step-by-step solution
NaOH is base so it will react with acid. H which is attached with -COOH is more acidic due to the stability of conjugate base (equivalent resonating structure). So, b and c is more basic. And in a and b, b is more acidic because it's conjugate base is stabilised due to − I effect of -NO 2