Propionic acid with $B r_{2} | P$ yields a dibromo product. Its structure would be:

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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 $X_{2} / P$ give di-halo substituted acid.

Hence, option (c) is correct.

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