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  4. In the following reaction order, B is CH3 CH2 - COOH xrightarrowP/Br2 A xrightarrow[H+]alc. KOH B

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Q. In the following reaction order, B is
$CH_3 CH_2 - COOH \xrightarrow{P/Br_2 }A \xrightarrow[H^+]{alc. KOH} B$

AIIMSAIIMS 2001Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

$P + Br_2$ is brominating agent that brominates the $\alpha$-position. The product then undergo dehydrohalogenation in the presence of alcoholic potassium hydroxide.

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