Q4 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

Major product 'P' formed in the following reaction is 

Figure Major product

  • A
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  • B
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  • Correct answer
    C
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  • D
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Solution

In the first step bromine attacks the carbon-carbon double bond by electrophilic addition reaction mechanism and forms the bromonium cyclic intermediate. In the presence of sodium bicarbonate carboxylic acid group present in the reactant converts to carboxylate ion. This carboxylate ion opens the cyclic bromonium ion ring and forms the desired product.

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

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