Q. Anisole on cleavage with HI gives :
A) $C_6H_5I + CH_3OH$
B) $C_6H_5OH + C_2H_5I$
C) $C_6H_5I + C_2H_5OH$
D) $C_6H_5OH + CH_3I$
Explanation
[Solution] The strong aryl C-O bond is not cleaved; $I^-$ attacks the methyl group, giving phenol and $CH_3I$. Answer (4).
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