Chapter 16, Problem 54P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The major product of electrophilic addition of $\text{HBr}$ to the given compound is to be predicted and an explanation for the major product is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any chemical reaction is termed as substitution reaction. The electron deficient chemical species that contains positive charge are known as electrophile. In electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction, electrophile takes the position of hydrogen atom by attacking the electron rich carbon atom of benzene.