JEE Main 2016 — Hydrocarbons Question with Solution
JEE Main 2016 (10 Apr Online)
Question
Consider the reaction sequence below:
X is :
X is :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D
Step-by-step explanation
In the given sequence, the succinic anhydride in the presence of reacts with methoxy benzene to give the following product.
In the second step of the sequence, the compound undergoes Clemmenson's reduction, resulting in the formation of:
Overall reaction would be.
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