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JEE Advanced 2014Paper 2
Exam
JEE Advanced
Year
2014
Paper
Paper 2
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

JEE Advanced 2014 · Paper 2 · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

The acidic hydrolysis of ether (X) shown below is fastest when

The acidic hydrolysis of ether (X) shown below is fastest when

The acidic hydrolysis of ether (X) shown below is fastest when

Options

  1. AOne phenyl group is replaced by a methyl group.
  2. BOne phenyl group is replaced by a para-methoxyphenyl group.
  3. CTwo phenyl groups are replaced by two para-methoxyphenyl groups.
  4. DNo structural change is made to X.

Correct answer

C. Two phenyl groups are replaced by two para-methoxyphenyl groups.

Step-by-step solution

When two phenyl groups are replaced by two para methoxy group, carbocation formed will be more stable
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