Q18 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2010 · Chemistry

o-toluic acid on reaction with $\mathrm{Br}_2+\mathrm{Fe}$ gives

  • A
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  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
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  • D
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Solution

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( $\because$ In the product, -Br is para to $-\mathrm{CH}_3$ and meta to -COOH.$)$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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