Question
Chemistry Question on Alkynes
In the given reaction Product A is:
A
(A) 
B
(B) 
C
(C) 
D
(D) 
Answer
(D)
Explanation
Solution
Explanation:
When the given compound is treated with aqueous KOH, an arenium ion is formed, which is then rearranged (by methyl shift) to give a more stable tertiary carbocation and then nucleophile -OH attacks on the carbonation.The reaction sequence is:
Hence, the correct option is (D).