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An organic compound A upon reacting with NH3 gives B. On heating, B gives C. C in presence of KOH reacts with Br2 to give CH3CH2NH2 . A is
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesJEE Main
Options:
  • A CH3-C|H-CH3 COOH
  • B CH3CH2CH2COOH
  • C CH3COOH
  • D CH3CH2COOH
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CH3CH2COOH
CH3CH2COOHA+NH3CH3CH2CO2NH4BΔCH3CH2CONH2C

KOH+Br2Hoffmann Bromamide reactionCH3CH2NH2+H2O

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