[figure] Consider the above chemical reaction. Product "A" is :
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Answer
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Solution
In water (polar protic) the 2° chloride ionises (SN1): loss of Cl- gives a 2° carbocation.
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∵ H of the ring carbon shifts with its electron pair ⇒ 3° carbocation (more stable)
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∴ OH- attacks the 3° carbon ⇒ 1-propylcyclohexan-1-ol
Answer: (1)