JEE Main On 08 April 2018 Question 9

Question: The major product formed in the following reaction is: [JEE Main Online 08-04-2018]

Options:

A)

B)

C)

D)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Due to the stability of benzylic carbocation I will react on the catbocation and in case of phenolic OHC−O bond is strong therefore, I goes with ethyl carbocation.