The major product ‘ P ’ formed in the given reaction is

The major product ‘P’ formed in the given reaction is

Solution

Friedel-Crafts Alkylation refers to the replacement of an aromatic proton with an alkyl group. This is done through an electrophilic attack on the aromatic ring with the help of a carbocation generated from the alkyl halide and Lewis acid aluminium chloride. In the given case ring closure reaction takes place and OCH3 is ortho/para directing, major product will be obtained from para attack.

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