Question

Which of the following is not true for the given reaction?

• A. (A) is weakly acidic and react with $n-BuLi$
• B. (B) is aromatic compound with DBU 4
• C. (C) has meta directing group attached with ring
• D. Ortho and para substituted products are the major end products of the scheme

Answer 1

The correct option is C (C) has meta directing group attached with ring


(A) is ethyne which is weakly acidic, it can react with $n-BuLi$. (B) is benzene. (C) is chlorobenzene where $Cl$ is ortho and para directing.