JEE Main201815 Apr 2018Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
The major product of the following reaction is
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
The major product of the reaction is given by the option (c). Since acid chloride is more reactive than alkyl halide -COCl 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.