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The ' $\mathrm{X}$ ' in the following conversion is
$$
\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{CCH}_2 \mathrm{COOH} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{x}} \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CHBrCOOH}
$$
ChemistryCarboxylic Acid DerivativesAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (19 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A (i) $\mathrm{Br}_2 / \mathrm{P}$ red, (ii) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  • B (i) $\mathrm{Br}_2 / \mathrm{CCl}_4$, (ii) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  • C $\mathrm{Br}_2 / \mathrm{OH}^{-}$
  • D $\mathrm{PBr}_3$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (i) $\mathrm{Br}_2 / \mathrm{P}$ red, (ii) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$

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