Question
Download Solution PDFThe major product formed in the following reaction is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
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Step 1: Protonation and addition of Br
Step 2: Fischer esterification (by MeOH) in presence of acid
Step 3: Arbuzov reaction
The reaction of a trialkyl phosphite with an alkyl halide to produce an alkyl phosphonate. The first step involves nucleophilic attack by the phosphorus on the alkyl halide, followed by the halide ion dealkylation of the resulting trialkoxyphosphonium salt.
Step 4: Hydrolysis
Conclusion:
The correct answer is option 2.
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