JEE Main 202429 JanuaryMorning Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2024
- Date
- 29 January
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Hydrocarbons
JEE Main 2024 · 29 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons
The major product(P) in the following reaction is
The major product(P) in the following reaction is
Options
- A

- B

- C

- D

Correct answer
D. 
Step-by-step solution
In this reaction, the given ether is converted to phenolic derivative and ethyl bromide.
Treatment of alkenes with hydrobromic acid will result in the formation of alkyl bromides according to Markonvikov's rule. Markonvikov's rule is that when an unsymmetrical reagent adds to an unsymmetrical alkene, the more positive part of the agent goes to the carbon that has more hydrogen atoms.