Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives 2 Question 4

4. The major product obtained in the following reaction is (2019 Main, 10 Jan II)

(a)

(c)

(b)

(d)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 4. (b)

Solution:

  1. In presence of strong base, acidic $\mathrm{H}$ can easily be removed that result in formation of anion. The resulting anion undergoes intramolecular nucleophilic addition which on hydrolysis followed by heating gives the required product.