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  4. CH3CH2COOH xrightarrow[ textRed P]Cl2(A) xrightarrowAlc KOH (B) What is (B)?

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Q. $CH_3CH_2COOH \xrightarrow[\text{Red}\, P]{Cl_2}(A) \xrightarrow{Alc KOH} (B)$
What is $\left(B\right)?$

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

$CH_3CH_2COOH \xrightarrow[{Red p}]{Cl_2}CH_3CHClCOOH \xrightarrow[{-HCl}] {Alc KOH}CH_2=CHCOOH$