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

Coupling

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Etherification

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Oxidation

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Esterification

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Solution

The correct option is B Etherification
Phenol reacts with alkyl halides in alkali solution to form phenyl ethers (Williamson's synthesis). The phenoxide ion is a nucleophile and will replace halogen of alkyl halide.

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Anisole is less reactive than phenol towards electrophilic substitution reactions. Why ?

H I .

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C H_{3} O H

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