Hydrocarbons Question 251

Question: In which step of the following reaction, $ sp^{3} $ carbon changes to $ sp^{2} $ carbon-

Options:

A) Step 1

B) Step 2

C) Both

D) None

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Step 1 involves the conversion of $ sp^{2} $ carbon to $ sp^{3} $ carbon (carbon having electrophile E) while step 2 involves the conversion of $ sp^{3} $ carbon to $ sp^{2} $ carbon.