Question

Mention two uses of ethers. Write the reaction of anisole with nitrating mixture.​

Answer 1

Answer:

• When anisole is nitrated with a mixture of conc. HNO3 and H2SO4 it gives mixture of ortho-Nitroanisole and para-Nitroanisole (major) products.

Answer 2

Two uses of Ethers are:

• When an injection is administered into the body of patients,  in order to prevent infection Ethers are used as an Antiseptic.
• in the perfumery and aroma industry, Ethers are widely used due to their olfactory and organoleptic properties.

When Anisole is reacted with a Nitrating Mixture of concentrated HNO3 and H2SO4 it will give a mixture of para-Nitroanisole and ortho-Nitroanisole as (major) products.