JEE Main 2018 — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online)
Question
The major product of the following reaction is:
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Correct answer
B
Step-by-step explanation
This is hydrohalogenation reaction of alkene. This is an electrophilic addition reaction. Addition occurs via Markovnikov's rule. adds to the double bond of the styrene forming 1-bromo-1-phenylethane.
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