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JEE Main · 2021 · 31 Aug 2021 · Shift 2 · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

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For following sequence of reactions, the correct products are:
  1. (A)(see structure)
  2. (B)(see structure)
  3. (C)(see structure)
    Structure A
    A
    Structure B
    B
    ✓ Correct
  4. (D)(see structure)

Answer: (C)

Solution

Bromination of benzene with gives bromobenzene, which with magnesium in dry ether forms the Grignard reagent phenylmagnesium bromide, . The Grignard reagent is a strong base and reacts with the acidic of methanol, taking its proton. The products are benzene, , and methoxymagnesium bromide, .

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