Question

Find the major product in the following reaction:

• A.

  

• B.

  

• C.

  

• D.

  

Hint:

When a strong electron-withdrawing group is attached to an aromatic ring, it activates the meta positions for electrophilic substitution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The reaction involves a chlorination of the given compound in the presence of \( \text{FeCl}_3 \), which is a Lewis acid. In this reaction, the \( \text{Cl}_2 \) generated from the reagent will attack the aromatic ring. The chlorine atom will substitute the position of the hydrogen atom in a regioselective manner. The position where chlorine attaches is primarily influenced by the electron-withdrawing effect of the \( \text{CCl}_3 \) group, making the ortho and para positions more reactive.