Question

How to convert phenol to anisole?

Answer 1

Conversion of Phenol to Anisole:-

Step 1: Formation of Phenoxide ion

When Phenol is treated with Sodium hydroxide$\left(\mathrm{NaOH}\right)$, it forms Phenoxde ion:

Step 2: Formation of Anisole

The Phenoxide ion formed is now reacted with Methyl bromide$\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{Br}\right)$ to form the Anisole:

This conversion of Phenol to Anisole is a 2 step reaction.

Therefore, Phenol when treated with Sodium hydroxide followed by a reaction with Methyl bromide forms Anisole.