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2024 · 1 Feb · Shift 1 · Q9
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Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2024 · 1 Feb · Shift 1 · Q9

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Which of the following compound will most easily be attacked by an electrophile?
  1. A
    JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 90 English Option 1
  2. B
    JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 90 English Option 2
  3. C
    JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 90 English Option 3
  4. D
    JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 90 English Option 4
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Correct answer: B

The question asks:

Which compound will be most easily attacked by an electrophile?

To answer this, we must identify the compound that is most electron-rich, because an electrophile attacks regions of high electron density.

Step 1: Principle involved

Electrophilic attack is favored on compounds that:

  1. have high electron density,
  2. can donate electrons easily,
  3. are activated by groups showing +M+M+M effect or electron-releasing effect.

Compounds that are electron-deficient or contain electron-withdrawing groups are less prone to electrophilic attack.

Step 2: Problem with the given data

The options labeled A, B, C, D are not visible in the question. So the actual structures/compounds to compare are missing.

Without the structures, it is not possible to independently derive which specific option is most susceptible to electrophilic attack.

Step 3: Comparison with stored answer

The stored correct answer is B.

Since the compounds themselves are not provided, I cannot verify chemically whether B is truly correct. Therefore, I cannot confidently agree based on derivation.

Conclusion

Because the options are missing, the question is incomplete. A rigorous solution cannot be produced unless the structures for A, B, C, D are provided.

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