JEE Main 2018 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 1 Online)
Question
The major product of the following reaction is
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C
Step-by-step explanation
The major product of the reaction is given by the option (c).
Since acid chloride is more reactive than alkyl halide group will react first.
In the second step, Friedel Craft's alkylation occurs in a position that is ortho to alkoxy group and para to methoxy group. Both methoxy and alkoxy groups are ortho para directing groups.
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