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In the reaction the major product formed is:
In the reaction the major product formed is:
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The correct option is A
Initially H+ from HCI carries out the protonation of the oxygen atom of the reactant. In acidic medium, cleavage occurs from highly hindered site. So, in the next step, the bond between carbon attached to methyl group and oxygen is broken to give a stable secondary carbocation. The chloride ion attacks on this carbocation to give the product as given in option (a).
Initially H+ from HCI carries out the protonation of the oxygen atom of the reactant. In acidic medium, cleavage occurs from highly hindered site. So, in the next step, the bond between carbon attached to methyl group and oxygen is broken to give a stable secondary carbocation. The chloride ion attacks on this carbocation to give the product as given in option (a).
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