The new cooperative, in addition to the general powers of cooperative associations granted by subchapter 1 of this chapter, shall possess and enjoy all the rights, privileges, powers, franchises, immunities, exemptions, and benefits of each of the consolidating cooperatives, and may exercise the same in this State, unless contrary to law, as effectually as each of the consolidating cooperatives. The title to any real estate or personal property vested in the consolidating cooperatives, under the laws of this State shall pass to and be vested in the new cooperative upon the recording of the articles of merger or consolidation in the office where by law a deed thereof should be recorded, and shall not revert, or be in any way impaired, by reason of such merger or consolidation.