Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives - Result Question 4-1
4.The major product obtained in the following reaction is
(2019 Main, 10 Jan II)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 4. (b)
Solution:
In presence of strong base, acidic $H$ 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.
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