Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Ques 37
37. What products are formed when the following compounds is treated with $Br_2$ in the presence of $FeBr_3$ ?
[2014]


(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 37.(c)
Solution:
- (c) Methyl group is ortho para directing but due to steric hindrance effect, generated by two $CH_3$ groups substitution will not take place on position (I). Hence, only two products are possible.
