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Question

In the following reaction

 the major product [X] is

The correct answer is

To determine the major product [X] of the given reaction, we analyze the reaction's mechanism and conditions. The starting compound is a benzophenone derivative, and the reaction involves the presence of an acid catalyst (H+).

The reaction likely proceeds through an acid-catalyzed rearrangement. Here's the step-by-step reasoning:

  1. The carbonyl group (C=O) in the starting molecule is protonated by H+, increasing its electrophilicity.
  2. Protonation facilitates a carbocation rearrangement. The acidic environment encourages a migration or a rearrangement of alkyl groups or carbon chains to stabilize the carbocation.
  3. The methyl groups are likely involved in the rearrangement, potentially forming a more stable carbocation intermediate.
  4. This rearrangement results in the formation of a new carbon-carbon bond, forming a cyclic compound which is stable under acidic conditions.
  5. Finally, deprotonation occurs, leading to the formation of the major product, which is a stable, rearranged cyclic compound.

The correct major product, based on these steps, is represented by the image below:

This reaction is an example of an acid-catalyzed ketalization or cyclic ketone formation involving rearrangement.

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Important Questions from Organic Transformations

  1. The major products X and Y in the following reaction sequence are 

  2. The following conversion is an example of 

  3. The major product formed in the reaction given below is

  4. In the following reaction 

    the major product [X] is

  5. In the following reaction 

    the major product [X] is

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