Propionic acid with Br2|P yields a dibromo product. Its structure would be:
A
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C
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D
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Solution
The correct option is A This reaction is an example of Hell-Volhard Zelinsky reaction. In this reaction, acids containing α−H on treatment with X2/P give di-halo substituted acid.
Hence, option (c) is correct.