Alkyl Halides - Result Question 12

12. The major product of the following reaction itself

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 12. (d)

Solution:

  1. In the given reaction, $AlCl _3$ act as Lewis acid and helps in generation of carbocation. The resulting carbocation $\left(1^{\circ}\right)$ rearranges itself to stable carbocation $\left(3^{\circ}\right)$.

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