Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Ques 26
26. Among the following sets of reactants which one produces anisole?
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(a) $CH_3 CHO ; RMgX$
(b) $C_6 H_5 OH ; NaOH ; CH_3 I$
(c) $C_6 H_5 OH ;$ neutral $FeCl_3$
(d) $C_6 H_5-CH_3 ; CH_3 COCl ; AlCl_3$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 26.(b)
Solution:
(b) Phenols react with alkyl halides in alkaline medium to form ethers. Therefore,
