MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Which among the following compounds is obtained as a major product X in reaction given below? Anisole X

(A)2 - Methoxy acetophenone
(B)4 - Methoxy acetophenoneCorrect
(C)4 - Methoxy toluene
(D)2 - Methoxy toluene

Answer: (B)

Solution

This is Friedel-Crafts acylation: generates the acylium ion , which attacks the ring. The group is an activating, ortho/para-directing group (+R effect). The para product

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