JEE Main20199 Jan 2019Morning ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
In the reaction given below what will be the major product at the end :
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
The first step is anti addition of B r 2 across the double bond. In the second step, E t O - ( n u - ) gets added by S N 1 mechanism. And B r - from the dashed position acts as the leaving group leads to the formation of a stable benzylic carbocation.