Question
In the following reaction,
In the following reaction,
the structure of the major product $$'X’$$ is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer :
Solution :
The ring to which $$- NH$$ group is attached is activated due to the lone pairs on $$N$$ ( $$+M$$ and $$+E$$ effects ) ; while the ring to which $$- C = O$$ is attached is deactivated. Hene, the electrophile would go to the para-position of the activated ring.
The ring to which $$- NH$$ group is attached is activated due to the lone pairs on $$N$$ ( $$+M$$ and $$+E$$ effects ) ; while the ring to which $$- C = O$$ is attached is deactivated. Hene, the electrophile would go to the para-position of the activated ring.