Q20 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jul Shift 2) · Chemistry

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Find out the major product for the above reaction.

  • A

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  • B

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  • Correct answer
    C

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  • D

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Solution

First heterolytic fission of iodine will take place and I+ will attack at double bond site. Then oxygen of carboxylic acid will attack on the carbocation, forming a cyclic ring. In last step elimination reaction will take place in presence of heat and Py. 

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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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