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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

What is the major product when benzoic acid reacts with sulphuric acid and sulphur trioxide? 

Options:

o-Sulphobenzoic acid

m-Sulphobenzoic acid

p-Sulphobenzoic acid

o,p-Sulphobenzoic acid

Correct Answer:

m-Sulphobenzoic acid

Explanation:

Benzoic acid reacts with sulphuric acid and sulphur trioxide to produce m-Sulphobenzoic acid.