Question:

In a set of reactions, acetic acid yielded a product D.
CH3COOH \(\xrightarrow[]{SOCl_2}\) A \(\xrightarrow[Anhyd.AlCl_3]{Benzene}\) B \(\xrightarrow[]{HCN}\) C \(\xrightarrow[]{HOH}\) D
The structure of D would be:

Updated On: Oct 18, 2023
  • OH-C-COOH-CH3

  • [Benzene]-CH2-COOH-C-CH3-OH

  • [Benzene]-Ch2-C-OH-CN_CH3

  • [Benzene]-C_CN_OH_CH3

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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

CH3​COOH\(\rightarrow\) [SOCl2​]′A′CH3​COCl​\(\rightarrow\)[ Benzene ][ anhy. AlCl3​]

Therefore, the correct option is (A):
OH-C-COOH-CH3

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