Q1 / 155 · WBJEE 2019 · Chemistry

One of the products of the following reaction is $P$. Figure Structure of $P$ is

  • A
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  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
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  • D
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Solution

2,2,2 -trichloroacetophenone reacts with aqueous KOH to form potassium Salt of benzoic acid, which undergoes hydrolysis to form benzo acid as the final product. Figure The product of the above reaction $P$ is benzoic acid. Thus, option (c) is correct answer.

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

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