Ques. 1JEE Main 2024, 29 January (Morning Shift)
The final product A formed in the following multistep reaction sequence is [figure]
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Answer
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Solution
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(i) Acid-catalysed hydration (Markovnikov, via benzylic carbocation) ⇒ 1-phenylethanol
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(ii) CrO3 oxidises the 2° alcohol ⇒ acetophenone
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(iii) Wolff–Kishner reduction: C=O → CH2 ⇒ ethylbenzene (A)
Answer: (1)