Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 6
####7. The major product of the following reaction is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(2019 Main, 11 Jan I)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 7. (a, d)
Solution:
- In presence of $HBr$, reactant containing $>C=C<$ undergoes electrophilic addition reaction and give substituted alkyl halide. On further reaction with alc. $KOH, \alpha, \beta$-elimination takes place that give corresponding diene. The diene undergoes enolisation to give stable product (phenol).
