JEE Main 2021 — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution
JEE Main 2021 (26 Feb Shift 1)
Question
For the given reaction:
What is ?
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
In the presence of UV light, the free radical reaction takes place, in which the substitution takes place on the alkyl side chain to form the major product as shown below:
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