Q35 / 225 · JEE Main 2002 · Chemistry

$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH} \underset{\text { red P }}{\stackrel{\mathrm{Cl}_2}{\longrightarrow}} \mathrm{A} \stackrel{\text { alc. } \mathrm{KOH}}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{B}$. What is $\mathrm{B}$ ?

  • A
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COCl}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CHO}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{CH}_2=\mathrm{CHCOOH}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{ClCH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}$

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

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