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An organic compound (P) upon reacting with NH3 gives (Q). On heating, (Q) gives (R). (R) in presence of KOH reacts with Br2 to give ethylamine. (P) is
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesNEET
Options:
  • A
  • B CH3CH2COOH
  • C CH3COOH
  • D CH3CH2CH2COOH
Solution:
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The correct answer is: CH3CH2COOH
CH 3 CH 2 COOH P + NH 3 CH 3 CH 2 C O ¯ 2 N + H 4 Q H 2 O Δ CH 3 CH 2 CO+ NH 2 R KOH+ Br 2 CH 3 CH 2 NH 2 +H 2 O

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