Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesMedium

Question

Complete the following reaction sequence and give the name of major product ' P '.

Options

A.2-Chloropropanoic acid
B.3-Chloropropanoic acid
C.1-Chloropropane
D.2-Chloropropane

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: Alkaline hydrolysis of the nitrile gives propanoic acid, then ${Cl}_{2}/$red P (HVZ reaction) substitutes at the $\alpha$-carbon to give $2$-chloropropanoic acid.]

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