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  4. The reaction of ethyl p-aminobenzoate with HNO2 and then with HBF4 yields a compound (X), a crystalline ionic compound. Compound (X) when heated forms C9H9O2F(.Y.) . The compound (Y) is

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Q. The reaction of ethyl p-aminobenzoate with $HNO_{2}$ and then with $HBF_{4}$ yields a compound (X), a crystalline ionic compound. Compound (X) when heated forms $C_{9}H_{9}O_{2}F\left(\right.Y\left.\right)$ . The compound (Y) is

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Solution:

This conversion occurs as follows to give ethyl p-fluorobenzoate

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