COMEDK · Chemistry · 26. Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Anisole can be prepared by the action of methyl iodide on sodium phenate. The reaction is called
- A Wurtz's reaction
- B Williamson's reaction
- C Fittig's reaction
- D Etard's reaction
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(B) Williamson's reaction
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Anisole can be prepared by action of methyl iodide on sodium phenate. The reaction is called Williamson's reaction. It is used for preparation of simple or mixed ether.
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