JEE Main Chemistry question

In a set of reactions, *m*-bromobenzoic acid (A) is treated with SOCl₂ to give B, B with NH₃ to give C, and C with NaOH/Br₂ to give D. Identify D.

Answer: (D)

Solution

SOCl₂ converts the –COOH to the acid chloride (B); NH₃ converts the acid chloride to the primary amide, *m*-BrC₆H₄CONH₂ (C); NaOH/Br₂ effects a

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Question ID VK-140271