WBJEE · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry
The most likely protonation site in the following molecule is 
- A \(\mathrm{C}-1\)
- B \(\mathrm{C}-2\)
- C \(\mathrm{C}-3\)
- D \(C-6\)
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Correct Answer
(A) \(\mathrm{C}-1\)
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Addition of a proton at \(\mathrm{C}^{-1}\) results in the formation of tropylium carbocation (an aromatic species with more stability due to delocalisation of \(\pi\) electrons). thus, it is the most reactive site towards protonation. Addition of proton at any other carbon atom…
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