Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 94
Question: Which of the following reactions will not result in the formation of anisole-
Options:
A) Phenol + dimethyl sulphate in presence of a base
B) Sodium phenoxide is treated with methyl iodide
C) Reaction of diazomethane with phenol
D) Reaction of methylmagnesium iodide with phenol
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
[d] Phenol has active (acidic) hydrogen so it reacts with $ CH_3MgI $ to give $ CH_4, $ and not anisole $ C_6H_5OH+CH_3MgI\xrightarrow{{}}CH_4+C_6H_5OMgI $
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