Question

Compound (A) `C_(8)H_(9)Br`. Gives a white precipitate when warmed with alcoholic `AgNO_(3)`. Oxidation of (A) gives an acid (B). `C_(8)H_(6)O_(4)`. (B) easily forms anhydride on heating. Identify the compound (A)
A.
B.
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D.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Since B on heating gives anhydride so B is 1,2 dicarboxylic acid. It contains two Benzylic carbon at 1,2 position so on oxidation it produces 1,2-dicarboxylic acid