JIPMER2005ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
NaOH / H ⁺ reacts with
Options
- AC ₆ H ₅ OCH ₃
- BCH ₃ OH
- CC ₂ H ₅ OH
Correct answer
A. C ₆ H ₅ OCH ₃
Step-by-step solution
Dil. sodium hydroxide is used for the hydrolysis of ether. Ether C ₆ H ₅ OCH ₃ + H . OH [ H ⁺] NaOH aligned & C ₆ H ₅ OH + CH ₃ OH & Phenol aligned