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In the reaction given below what will be the major product at the end :

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A

  • B

  • C

  • D

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The first step is anti addition of Br2 across the double bond.



In the second step, EtO- (nu- ) gets added by SN1 mechanism. And Br- from the dashed position acts as the leaving group leads to the formation of a stable benzylic carbocation.

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