Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 219

Question: Methylphenyl ether can be obtained by reacting

[J & K 2005]

Options:

A) Phenolate ions and methyl iodide

B) Methoxide ions and bromobenzene

C) Methanol and phenol

D) Bromo benzene and methyl bromide

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ C_6H_6{O^{-}}+CH_3I\to C_6Hl5OCH_3+{I^{-}} $