Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 8
Question: The ether that undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions is
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Options:
A) $ CH_3OC_2H_5 $
B) $ C_6H_5OCH_3 $
C) $ CH_3OCH_3 $
D) $ C_2H_5OC_2H_5 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Only alkyl aryl ethers e.g., $ C_6H_5OCH_3 $ undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions.