JEE PYQ: Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 36
Question 36 - 2019 (12 Apr Shift 2)
What will be the major product when m-cresol is reacted with propargyl bromide ($\text{HC} \equiv \text{C}-\text{CH}_2\text{Br}$) in presence of $\text{K}_2\text{CO}_3$ in acetone?
(1) meta-methylphenyl propargyl ether (O-alkylation product)
(2) [Structure: C-alkylation product with $\text{OH}$ retained]
(3) [Structure: Different C-alkylation product with $\text{OH}$ and $\text{CH}_3$]
(4) [Structure: C-alkylation product with $\text{OH}$ and $\text{CH}_3$ in different arrangement]