Intermediate involved in the following reaction is
Question and options
Intermediate involved in the following reaction is
- aryne
- aryl cation
- aryl anion
- aryl radical
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - aryne
Chlorotoluene with in liquid reacts by elimination-addition: loss of HCl gives a benzyne (aryne), and adds to either end, giving a mixture of toluidines (cine substitution), as shown.
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