Maleic Acid Bromination
Aug. 26, 2024
SOLVED: Q1(Opts). Addition of bromine (Br2) to maleic acid in water gives only meso dibromide. Explain, using structural formula, showing all intermediates. Br | H-C-COOH | H Br2/H2O H-C-COOH | H COOH | Reactions Involving Maleic Anhydride | SpringerLink Maleic acid reacts with Br2/CCl4. The product formed is Maleic Acid Bromination