The major product of the following reaction is

The major product of the following reaction is




Solution

The major product of the reaction is given by the option (c). Since acid chloride is more reactive than alkyl halide $\mathrm{-COCl}$ group will react first. In the second step, Friedel Craft's alkylation occurs in a position that is ortho to alkoxy group and para to methoxy group. Both methoxy and alkoxy groups are ortho para directing groups.

Asked in: JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 1 Online)

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