JEE Main202228 Jul 2022Evening ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The major product in the given reaction is
Correct answer
2
Step-by-step solution
In first step of the reaction H + will attack on the lone pairs of electrons of the oxygen atom. Which will get dehydrated forming carbocation intermediate. On this carbocation pi bond will attack forming a five membered cyclic ring. In last step Br - will combine with carbocation forming final product according to the following reactions.