NEET2014ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Among the following sets of reactions, which one produces anisole?
Options
- AC H 3 C H O ; R M g X
- BC 6 H 5 O H ; N a O H ; C H 3 I
- CC 6 H 5 O H ; neutral F e C l 3
- DC 6 H 5 - C H 3 ; C H 3 C O C l ; A l C l 3
Correct answer
B. C 6 H 5 O H ; N a O H ; C H 3 I
Step-by-step solution
1 ( 2 ) (Williamson's synthesis) ( 3 ) C 6 H 5 O H + neutral F e C l 3 → Violet colour complex 4 C 6 H 5 - C H 3 + C H 3 C O C l + A l C l 3 → Para-methyl acetophenone.