In the following sequence of reactions, the P is:
Haloalkanes & Haloarenes · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
In the following sequence of reactions, the P is:
- a
Option a
- b
Option b
- c
Option c
- d✓
Option d
Option d
Step 1: Identify the starting material and reaction sequence
The reaction sequence involves a cyclopentane derivative undergoing transformations to produce P.
Step 2: Trace the reaction sequence
Based on the reaction sequence shown:
- Starting alkyl halide undergoes treatment to give an intermediate
- The intermediate undergoes further reaction
- The final product P is a cyclopentane ring compound
Step 3: Identify product P
The reaction sequence converts the starting material through:
- First step: Grignard reagent formation or elimination
- Subsequent steps lead to ring formation/reduction
The product cyclopentane () results from the complete reduction/cyclization sequence. The saturated cyclopentane ring is the final product P.
Answer: Option (d) — Cyclopentane
Key Points to Remember:
- Cyclopentane is a stable 5-membered ring with minimal angle strain
- Ring-forming reactions often proceed via intramolecular nucleophilic substitution
- Reduction of cyclopentene gives cyclopentane
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