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Q.

Compare the two methods shown for the preparation of carboxylic acids :

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Which one of the following statements correctly describes this conversion ?

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a

Both method 1 and method 2 are appropriate for carrying out this conversion

b

Neither method 1 nor method 2 is appropriate for carrying out this conversion

c

Method 1 will work well, but method 2 is not appropriate since they may undergo elimination and give alkene as side product.

d

Method 2 will work well, but method 1 is not appropriate

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

At bridge head SN2 doesn't take place. According to bridge rule bridge head carbon can't be sp2-hybridized.
( NaI+ Acetone) +R-X reaction SN2 depends on

(1) Leaving group tendency

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is suitable preparation.
(2) Steric crowding.

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