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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What is the product of the reaction of sodium phenoxide (C6H5O-Na+) with methyl iodide?
Options
A Phenol
B Methyl phenyl ether (anisole)
Correct Answer
C Iodobenzene
D Benzene
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This is a Williamson ether synthesis: C6H5O- + CH3I → C6H5OCH3 + NaI. The product is methyl phenyl ether (anisole).

Hint

Aromatic ether formation.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 443 of 1999
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