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JEE Main 2021Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 2)

Question

Which one of the following reactions will not yield propanoic acid?

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Correct answer
ACH3CH2CH2Br+Mg,CO2 dry ether /H3O+

Step-by-step explanation

CH3CH2CH2BrMgCH3CH2CH2MgBrCO2/H3O+CH3CH2CH2COOHButanoic acid

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