Question

Which of the following reaction(s) is/are not representing the correct major product?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

(a) Chlorobenzene is $o$ & $p$ director so meta product will not be major product.


(b) Phenol in mildly basic medium is highly activating & shows diazo-coupling reaction. Hence, it is correct.

(c) There will be a rearrangement of the carbocation and so cumene will be the major product.


(d) Free radical substitution takes place at the benzylic site.