JEE Main 2016 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
JEE Main 2016 (03 Apr)
Question
The reaction of propene with proceeds through the intermediate:
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Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
The reaction of propene with hypochlorous acid which is also the mixture of chlorine gas and water is an electrophilic addition reaction. It proceeds through the carbocation intermediate.
The whole reaction sequence is given below:
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