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A racemic mixture of (±) 2-phenylpropanoic acid on esterification with (+) 2-butanol gives two ester. Mention the stereochemistry of the two esters produced.

Important Questions on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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1-Propanol and 2-Propanol can be best distinguished by:
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Five isomeric para-disubstituted aromatic compounds A to E with molecular formula C8H8O2 were given for identification. Based on the following observations, give structures of the compounds. 

i) Both A and B form a silver mirror with Tollen's reagent, also B gives a positive test with FeCI3 solution.

ii) C gives positive iodoform test. 

iii) D is readily extracted in aqueous NaHCO3 solution.

iv) E on acid hydrolysis gives 1,4- dihydroxybenzene.

 

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The product of acid hydrolysis of P and Q can be distinguished by-

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With reference to the scheme given, which of the given statements about T,U,V and W is (are) correct ? 

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Reagent(s) which can be used to bring about the following transformation is(are):

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Compound (A) C8H9Br, gives a white precipitate when warmed with alcoholic AgNO3. Oxidation of (A) gives an acid (B) C8H6O4
(B) easily forms anhydride on heating. Identify the compound (A).
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In the following sequence of reactions?

Toluene KMnO4ASOCl2BBaSO4H2/PdC

The product C is:

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The major product obtained in the following reaction is :  

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