Q. Which of the following intermediate species is not formed in the reaction of acrylic acid with HBr to give $\beta$-bromopropionic acid? $(CH_{2} = CH - COOH\overset{HBr}{\rightarrow}\ BrCH_{2}CH_{2}COOH)$ ?
A) [image:12_image156.emf]
B) [image:12_image157.emf]
C) [image:12_image158.emf]
D) [image:12_image159.emf]
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: [image:12_image157.emf].
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.