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MCQMediumJEE Main 2023 · 31 January, Shift 1Carboxylic Acids

Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2023 · 31 January, Shift 1

Consider the following reaction Propanal + Methanal→(i) dil. NaOH→(ii) A→(iii) NaCN→(iv) H2OProduct B (C5H8O3)\text{Propanal + Methanal} \xrightarrow{(i)\, \text{dil. NaOH}} \xrightarrow{(ii)\, A} \xrightarrow{(iii)\, \text{NaCN}} \xrightarrow{(iv)\, H_2O} \text{Product B} \, (C_5H_8O_3)

The correct statement for product BB is:

  • A

    Optically active and adds one mole of bromine

  • B

    Racemic mixture and is neutral

  • C

    Racemic mixture and gives a gas with saturated NaHCO3\text{NaHCO}_3 solution

  • D

    Optically active alcohol and is neutral

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