Aldehydes Ketones Question 18

Question: $ CH_3CH_2COOH\xrightarrow[RedP]{Br_2}X\xrightarrow{NH_3(alc.)}Y $ Y in the above reactions is

Options:

A) lactic acid

B) ethyiamine

C) propylamine

D) alanine

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] $ CH_3CH_2COOH\xrightarrow{redP,Br_2}CH_3CHBrCOOH $

$ \xrightarrow{NH_3}\underset{a-Aminopropionicacid( alanine )}{\mathop{CH_3CHNH_2COOH}} $