JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3o2094
Propylbenzene, CX6HX5CHX2CHX2CHX3, is treated with BrX2 and light. The major monobromo product is
A1-bromo-4-propylbenzene
B(3-bromopropyl)benzene
C(1-bromopropyl)benzene
D(2-bromopropyl)benzene
Answer: C
Br⋅ is highly selective and abstracts the benzylic H, because the benzylic radical is stabilised by resonance with the ring. This radical takes Br from BrX2 to give CX6HX5CHBrCHX2CHX3. Ring bromination needs a Lewis acid, not light.