JEE Main 2022 — Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift
Question
The major product of the following reaction is :
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Correct answer
A

Step-by-step explanation

It is bimolecular nucleophilic substitution (SN2) which occur at benzylic carbon by inversion in contiguration. This reaction cannot undergo substitution at benzene ring.
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