Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 10

####11. The major product of the following reaction is

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(b)

(c)

$(d)$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 11. (c)

Solution:

  1. 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 $H _2 O$.



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