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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

The product obtained in the reaction CH₃CH₂CO₂H --Cl₂/P--> is

Answer: (A)

Solution

HVZ-type α-halogenation (Cl₂ with catalytic red P) of propanoic acid installs chlorine

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Question ID VK-149469