Consider the following reaction Identify products A and B

Consider the following reaction

Identify products A and B

A -

B -

C -

D -

The answer is D.

Solution

The ether cleaves by an SN1 path through a benzylic carbocation.

Reaction follows SN1 pathway involving Benzylic carbocation. [add image]

Concept SN1 cleavage of benzyl aryl ether

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