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Anisole is produced by the action of what on phenol?(a) Aniline(b) Oxime(c) Hydrogen sulphide(d) Methyl chlorideI got this question during an internship interview.Query is from Effects of Alkylation topic in section Alkylation of Unit Processes

Answer» RIGHT answer is (d) Methyl chloride

Best explanation: Anisole is USED DIRECTLY in perfumery and is an INTERMEDIATE for further synthesis. It is prepared by the action of methyl chloride or of dimethyl sulphate on phenol.


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