Question

Anisole is the product obtained from phenol by the reaction known as

• A. coupling
• B. etherification
• C. oxidation
• D. esterification

Hint:

Phenol forms anisole (an ether) through Williamson ether synthesis, which is an etherification reaction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify anisole.
Anisole is methoxybenzene:
\[ C_6H_5OCH_3 \]
Step 2: Formation from phenol.
Phenol reacts with methyl halide in presence of base to form anisole via Williamson ether synthesis.
\[ C_6H_5OH + CH_3I \xrightarrow{NaOH} C_6H_5OCH_3 \]
Step 3: Name of reaction type.
Formation of ether from phenol is called etherification.
Final Answer:
\[ \boxed{\text{(B) etherification}} \]