Q5 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (16 Mar Shift 2) · Chemistry

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Identify the reagent(s) 'A' and condition(s) for the reaction :

  • A
    A=HCl; Anhydrous AlCl3
  • B
    A=HCl,ZnCl2
  • Correct answer
    C
    A=Cl2; UV light
  • D
    A=Cl2; dark, Anhydrous AlCl3

Solution

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For substitution at allylic position in the given compound, the reagent used is Cl2/UV light.

The reaction is free radical halogenation. 

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

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