NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesPractice
In the sequence of reactions the product (Y) is
Options
- Abiphenyl
- Bm-bromobenzoic acid
- Cbenzoic acid
- Dbenzyl alcohol
Correct answer
C. benzoic acid
Step-by-step solution
Here the product Y is benzoic acid C 6 H 5 B r → M g e t h e r C 6 H 5 M g B r X → C O 2 C 6 H 5 C O 2 M g B r → H 3 O + C 6 H 5 C O O H Y + M g B r O H