Question:

Which of the following will undergo methylation with CH₃Cl / anhyd. AlCl₃?

Show Hint

For methylation, electron-donating groups like -OH and -OCH₃ on the aromatic ring facilitate the process, making compounds like Anisole and Benzoic acid more reactive.
Updated On: Jun 6, 2025
  • Aniline and Anisole
  • Chlorobenzene and Benzoic acid
  • Benzoic acid and Anisole
  • Aniline and Chlorobenzene
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Benzoic acid and Anisole will undergo methylation in the presence of CH₃Cl and AlCl₃, as the methoxy group in Anisole and the carboxyl group in Benzoic acid are both activating groups for methylation.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0