In the reaction, anisole (C_6H_5-OCH_3) HBr the products are **[AIEEE 2010]**

JEE Main Chemistry question

In the reaction, anisole () the products are **[AIEEE 2010]**

(A)-bromoanisole and
(B)Bromobenzene and
(C)Bromobenzene and
(D)Phenol and Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

HBr cleaves the alkyl–oxygen bond of an aryl–alkyl ether (the aryl–O bond resists cleavage due to resonance with the ring), so anisole gives phenol (the aryl-O fragment, protonated to )

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