Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 10
####11. The major product of the following reaction is
(2019 Main, 9 Jan II)
(b)
(c)
$(d)$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 11. (c)
Solution:
- It is an aromatic electrophilic substitution reaction $\left(ArS _E 2\right)$. The reaction follows $Ar S _E 2$ (Aromatic electrophlic substitution pathway) as shown below :4
12 The given process is cumene process (Hock process) to synthesise phenol and acetone industrially.
In Hock p rocess, $Ph$ - group migrate and release $H _2 O$.
