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STANDARD Chemistry Friedel-Crafts Alkylation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Anisole on reaction with chloromethane in presence of anhydrous AlCl₃ gives
A
o-methyl anisole and p-methoxy anisole
B
p-methyl anisole and p-methoxy anisole
C
o-methyl anisole and p-methyl anisole
D
o-methoxy acetophenone and p-methoxy acetophenone.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Anisole undergoes Friedel-Crafts alkylation with chloromethane in the presence of AlCl₃, leading to the formation of ortho and para methylated products.
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