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What are X and Y respectively, in the given set of reactions?
CH3CH2CH2Cl

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Wurtz-Fittig gives alkylbenzene, while Friedel-Crafts alkylation often yields rearranged major products.
Updated On: Jun 4, 2025
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1 is a Wurtz-Fittig reaction: C$_6$H$_5$CH$_2$Cl reacts with CH$_3$CH$_2$CH$_2$Cl in presence of Na/dry ether to form Propylbenzene (X).
Step 2: Friedel-Crafts alkylation with CH$_3$CH$_2$CH$_2$Cl and AlCl$_3$ gives sec-Butylbenzene (Y) as major product due to carbocation rearrangement.
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