The reaction given below
Some statements are given regarding the given reaction. Select the incorrect statement.
It is an electrophilic addition reaction
There is addition of only 1 mole of HOCl
There is formation of a cyclic chloronium ion as an intermediate
One of the intermediate obtained during the course of the reaction can show tautomerism.
In the given reaction
Since the product is a geminal dihalide, it means that there must have been addition of 2 mole of HOCl.
During the course of reaction, an enol
is obtained which can show tautomerism.
Hence, the correct answer is option (2)
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