Q6 / 90 · JEE Main 2018 (16 Apr Online) · Chemistry

The major product of the following reaction is:

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  • A
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  • Correct answer
    B
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  • C
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  • D
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Solution

This is hydrohalogenation reaction of alkene. This is an electrophilic addition reaction. Addition occurs via Markovnikov's rule. HBr adds to the double bond of the styrene forming 1-bromo-1-phenylethane.

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

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