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What will be the major organic product of the reaction? Explain. C_(6)H_(5)C_(2)H_(5)overset(Br_(2)(hv))to |
Answer» SOLUTION : The major product of the bromination of ethyl benzene is It is a photochemical reaction and proceeds by free radical mechanism. Actually, there are two POSSIBLE free radicals which are initially formed when `Br_(2)` attacks the given substrate.  The free radical (II) is a benzylic free radical and is resonance STABILISED.  The free radical (I) is COMPARATIVELY less stabilised by resonance.  therefore, the major product of bromination is 1-bromophenylethane.  .
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