JEE Main · 2021 · Shift-IhardHALO-132

In the following sequence of reactions, the P is:

Haloalkanes & Haloarenes · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question

Question

In the following sequence of reactions, the P is: image image

Options
  1. a

    Option a

  2. b

    Option b

  3. c

    Option c

  4. d

    Option d

Correct Answerd

Option d

Detailed Solution

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:

  1. Starting alkyl halide undergoes treatment to give an intermediate
  2. The intermediate undergoes further reaction
  3. 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 (\ceC5H10\ce{C5H10}) 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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