The major product of the following reaction is:
Hydrocarbons · Class 11 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
The major product of the following reaction is:
- a
- b
- c
- d✓
Key Points:
- protonates electron-deficient alkene
- Carbocation forms preferentially at position giving more stable intermediate
- Benzene acts as nucleophile attacking the electrophilic carbon
- Product has and on adjacent carbons
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