JEE Main Chemistry question

Anisole is the product obtained from phenol by the reaction known as **[VITEEE 2008]**

(A)Coupling
(B)EtherificationCorrect
(C)Oxidation
(D)Esterification

Answer: (B)

Solution

Anisole (methyl phenyl ether) is obtained from phenol by O-alkylation — reaction of sodium phenoxide with an alkylating agent (methyl iodide, dimethyl sulphate) or

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