Q. Among the following sets of reactants which one produces anisole?
A) $CH_3CHO$; RMgX
B) $C_6H_5OH$; NaOH; $CH_3I$
C) $C_6H_5OH$; neutral $FeCl_3$
D) $C_6H_5CH_3$; $CH_3COCl$; $AlCl_3$
Explanation
[Solution] Williamson synthesis: sodium phenoxide + $CH_3I$ → $C_6H_5OCH_3$ (anisole). Answer (2).
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