Question

The major product P for the given reaction is :

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The given reaction proceeds as :

Formation of carbocation :


Attack of benzene ring on the carbocation to form an intermediate :


Loss of proton $H^{+}$ to form stable compound followed by another intermediate formation by removal of $C{l}^{-}$ :

Intramolecular attack of double bond to form a ring intermediate and subsequent loss of proton to give the major product.