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AIIMSAIIMS 2004Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
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Solution:
When o-toluic acid is treated with Br2/Fe, electrophilic substitution take place. - CH3 group is o-and -p directing, while −COOH is m-directing. Hence, 5-bromo-2-methyl benzoic acid is obtained.