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Themajor -productobtainedon monobromination with \[B{{r}_{2}}/FeB{{r}_{3}}\] of the following compound A is: ­­

A)                    

B)

C)   

D)

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

[b] Since both \[OC{{H}_{3}}\]and \[C{{H}_{3}}\]are o, p-directing group, therefore the following products are possible. Since \[OC{{H}_{3}}\]group is bulkier than \[C{{H}_{3}}\] group, i.e. therefore sterically less hindred, product. (I) is formed. Hence option [b] is correct.