Which of the following reactions will not yield p-tert-butylphenol?

JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following reactions will not yield -tert-butylphenol?

(A)Phenol +
(B)Phenol +
(C)Phenol +
(D)Phenol + Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Options (a)–(c) are all Friedel–Crafts-type alkylations (via a tert-butyl cation generated from isobutylene, tert-butanol, or tert-butyl chloride with a Lewis/Brønsted acid catalyst) that install a tert-butyl group on phenol's activated

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