Give the major organic product for the following reaction.
E)no reaction

Question

Give the major organic product for the following reaction. 
E)no reaction

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given reaction is a Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. The benzene ring gets alkylated with the isopropyl group (-CH(CH3)2). The electrophilic substitution occurs at ortho or para positions as they are more electron-rich than the meta position. The isopropyl group acts as an excellent deactivating group, hence there is no chance of further substitution. The major product formed in this reaction is ortho-isopropyl acetophenone. The correct structure for the major organic product is shown in choice C.

Give the Major Organic Product for the Following Reaction