Q. $CH_{3}COOH\overset{\ \ \ Br_{2}/P\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}Y\underset{(ii)H_{3}O^{+}}{\overset{\ \ \ \ (i)KCN\ \ \ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}}\ X\$Here,X is
A) Glycollic acid
B) $\alpha -$hydroxy propionic acid
C) Succinic acid
D) Malonic acid
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: Malonic acid.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.