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    The major product formed in the following reaction is
    Question

    The major product formed in the following reaction is

    A.

    B.

    C.

    D.

    Correct option is A

    Sulfur at the S(II) oxidation state is both a good nucleophile and a good electrophile. This is also true at higher oxidation states though the compounds become harder electrophiles as the positive charge on sulfur increases.

    In the above reaction tosyl (toluene-para-sulfonyl) chloride [TsCl], reacts with Zn metal. Zinc provides two electrons and turns the compound into an anion. Surprisingly, this anion is also a good soft nucleophile and attacks saturated carbon atoms through the sulfur atom.

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