JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 8.2 Carboxylic acids and their derivative
Consider the following sequence of reactions to give the major product \((X)\)

\(P\) g of the major product \((X)\) formed is reacted with \(NaHCO_3\) solution to liberate a gas which occupied \(11.2\) dm\(^3\) at STP. \(P = \) _____ g. (Given molar mass in g mol\(^{-1}\) H:\(1\), C:\(12\), O:\(16\), Cl:\(35.5\))
- A 78.21
- B 78.23
- C 78.25
- D 78.26
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(C) 78.25
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Step 1: The first reaction is a Friedel-Crafts alkylation. Benzene reacts with \(CH_3Cl\) in the presence of anhydrous \(AlCl_3\) to form toluene. Step 2: The second reaction is electrophilic aromatic substitution. Toluene reacts with \(Cl_2\) in the presence of \(FeCl_3\) to…
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