Single Choice

The major product $$(C)$$ in the reaction is:

A
Correct Answer
B
C
DAll

Solution

Here, $${2}^{o} (-OH)$$ group would be sterically more hindered when ester with bulky $$(PhCO)$$ group is formed. Hence $${1}^{o}(-OH)$$ group reacts.
and the product will be

Option A is correct.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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Which of the following is most reactive towards nucleophilic substitution?

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which of the following undergoes nucleophilic substitution exclusively by $$S{_N}{1}$$ mechanism?

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Which of the following is most reactive towards aqueous $$NaOH$$?

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Which of the following compounds undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions?

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The nucleophilic substitution of primary alkyl chlorides with sodium acetate is catalysed by sodium iodide. Explain why.

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The decreasing order of nucleophilicities of the following is: $$(I)Br^{\ominus }(II)MeO^{\ominus }(III)Me_2N^{\ominus }(IV)Me_3C^{\ominus }$$

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Which of the following statements are correct for the above reaction?

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The decreasing order of $$ArS_N$$ reaction with $${C}_{2}{H}_{5}{O}^{\ominus }/EtOH$$ is:

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Which of the following compounds will sow faster $$Ar{S_N}{2}$$ reaction?

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