Ques. 1JEE Main 2024, 29 January (Morning Shift)
Identify product A and product B : [figure]
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Answer
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Solution
hν (light): free-radical substitution at the allylic C–H positions; the C=C is retained.
∵ The allylic radical is resonance-stabilised.
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CCl4 (dark, inert solvent): electrophilic addition of Cl2 across C=C (via cyclic chloronium ion) ⇒ vicinal dichloride.
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Answer: (1)