Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 7

8. The major product of the following reaction is

(2019 Main, 11 Jan I)

alt text

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: 8. (c)

Solution:

$-SO _3 H$ group. After the attack of the electrophilic $Br^{+}$ in the rate determining step (rds) of the $\operatorname{ArS} _E 2$ pathway desulphonation $\left(-SO _3\right)$ takes place with a faster rate.