Question

Anisole can be prepared by the action of methyl iodide on sodium phenate. the reaction is called

Answer 1

Answer:

Williamson's reaction.

Explanation:

   phenol C6H5−OH+NaOH→

   sodium phenoxide C6H5−ONa   methyl iodide  CH3−I    anisole C6H5−O−CH

   methyl iodide  CH3−I

Answer 2

Explanation:

Correct option is

B

Williamson's reaction

Anisole can be prepared by the action of methyl iodide on sodium phenate. The reaction is called Williamson's reaction.

phenol

C 6H 5 −OH +NaOH→

sodium phenoxide

C 6H5 −ONamethyl iodide CH 3−I

anisole

C 6H 5 −O−CH 3

Williamson's reaction can be used for the preparation of simple as well as mixed ethers.

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