Q14 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jun Shift 2) · Chemistry

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The stable carbocation formed in the above reaction is :

  • A

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  • B
    CH3C⊕H2
  • Correct answer
    C
    CH3-C⊕H-CH3
  • D

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Solution

Benzene undergoes Friedel-Crafts Alkylation reaction with propylchloride in presence of anhydrous AlCl3 to form isopropyl benzene.

Propyl carbocation formed undergoes rearrangement to form secondary propyl carbocation

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

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