In the sequence of reactions the product (Y) is

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In the sequence of reactions

the product (Y) is

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main

Options:

A biphenyl
B m-bromobenzoic acid
C benzoic acid
D benzyl alcohol

Solution:

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The correct answer is: benzoic acid

Here the product Y is benzoic acid

C_{6} H_{5} B r \overset{M g e t h e r}{\to} \underset{(X)}{C_{6} H_{5} M g B r} \overset{C O_{2}}{\to} C_{6} H_{5} C O_{2} M g B r \overset{H_{3} O^{+}}{\to} \underset{(Y)}{C_{6} H_{5} C O O H} + M g B r (O H)

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