Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 6
7. The major product of the following reaction is
(2019 Main, 11 Jan 1)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 7. (c)
Solution:
In presence of $HBr$, reactant containing >$C=C$< undergoes electrophilic addition reaction and give substituted alkyl halide. On further reaction with alc. $KOH, \alpha, \beta$-elimination takes place that give corresponding diene. The diene undergoes enolisation to give stable product (phenol).
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