JEE PYQ: Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 44
Question 44 - 2019 (11 Jan Shift 2)
The major product of the following reaction is:
[Structure: 5-hydroxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene (HO group on aromatic ring) $\xrightarrow{(1) \text{HCl}}$ $\xrightarrow{(2) \text{AlCl}_3 \text{ (Anhyd.)}}$]
(1) [Structure: Chloro-indanone]
(2) [Structure: Chloro-indanone with Cl on ring]
(3) [Structure: Hydroxy-indane]
(4) Indanone (intramolecular Friedel-Crafts product)