Subjective Type

Both have $$( -COCH_3)$$ group, but haloform is formed in (a) only. Explain.

Solution

Due to steric hindrance of two $$(-CH_3)$$ groups in the ortho position with respect to $$(-COCH_3)$$ in (b), $$CHCl_3$$ is not formed in reaction (b).

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