Q21 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

The major product ′Y′ in the following reaction is:

Figure

  • A
    Figure
  • B
    Figure
  • C
    Figure
  • Correct answer
    D
    Figure

Solution

In the first step, elimination reaction takes place as sodium ethoxide is a strong base

Figure

in the second step, hydrobromination takes place in accordance with Markovnikov's rule

Figure

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

Relevant Questions