JEE Main 2019 — Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution
JEE Main 2019 (12 Apr Shift 1)
Question
The major product of the following reaction
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
Chromium oxide is an oxidising agent and oxidizes alcohol to carboxylic acid, which on reaction with thionyl chloride convert into acyl halide followed by hydrolysis.
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