Q24 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (12 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry

The major product of the following reaction
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  • A
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  • Correct answer
    B
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  • C
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  • D
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Solution

Chromium oxide is an oxidising agent and oxidizes alcohol to carboxylic acid, which on reaction with thionyl chloride convert into acyl halide followed by hydrolysis.

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

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