JEE Main 2023 — Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution
JEE Main 2023 (29 Jan Shift 2)
Question
Find out the major product for the following reaction
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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Step-by-step explanation
In the first step, alcohol group accepts a proton from the hydronium ion, and thus leaves forming a carbocation. As there is a chance for formation of a six-membered ring, a six membered ring is formed with a carbocation. Hydrogen next to the carbocation leaves forming a cycloalkene which is also the saytzeff product. Chain of reactions are as follows:
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