Question

Anisole on heating with concentrated HI gives ____________ *

Answer 1

Answer:

When anisole reacts with HI, then it gives methyl iodide and phenol

Explanation:

Anisole on reaction with HI gains H+ and forms methyl phenyl oxonium ion. Because of resonance, there's some partial double bond character between oxygen and carbon of benzene ring. Hence, anisole reacts with HI to give phenol and methyl