JEE Main2016ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
The reaction of propene with HOCl C l 2 + H 2 O proceeds through the intermediate:
Options
- AC H 3 - C H O H - C H 2 +
- BC H 3 - C H C l - C H 2 +
- CC H 3 - C H + - C H 2 - O H
- DC H 3 - C H + - C H 2 - C l
Correct answer
D. C H 3 - C H + - C H 2 - C l
Step-by-step solution
The reaction of propene with hypochlorous acid which is also the mixture of chlorine gas and water is an electrophilic addition reaction. It proceeds through the carbocation intermediate. The whole reaction sequence is given below: