Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 23
####27. Among the following reactions(s), which gives(give) tert-butyl benzene as the major product?
(2016 Adv.) (a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
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Solution:
- (a)
$$ \longrightarrow Br \xrightarrow{NaOC _2 H _5} \longrightarrow $$
$C _2 H _5 O^{-}$(a strong nucleophile) causes E1 reaction to form isobutene as the major product.
(b)
(c)
(d)