Consider the reaction sequence below: X is :

Consider the reaction sequence below:


X is :

Solution

In the given sequence, the succinic anhydride in the presence of AlCl3 reacts with methoxy benzene to give the following product.

In the second step of the sequence, the compound A undergoes Clemmenson's reduction, resulting in the formation of:

Overall reaction would be.

Asked in: JEE Main 2016 (10 Apr Online)

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