In the given reaction CH 3 − COOH → ii NaCN ( iii ) H 2 O / H ⊕ i Red − P + Br 2 X 'X' will be

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In the given reaction

{CH}_{3} - COOH \to_{\begin{array}{l} (ii) NaCN \\ (iii) H_{2} O / H^{\oplus} \end{array}}^{(i) Red - P + {Br}_{2}} (X)

'X' will be

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Options:

A
B $C O O H - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C O O H$
C
D

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Here the final product is malonic acid

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