Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 7
8. The major product of the following reaction is
(2019 Main, 11 Jan I)
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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.
