Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 8

Question: The ether that undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions is

[JIPMER 2001]

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.