Question

The products (B) and (C). respectively, are:

• A. Both (B) and (C) are $PhOC{H}_3$
• B. $\left(B\right)$ is $Ph-O-\underset{O}{\underset{||}{\stackrel{O}{\stackrel{||}{S}}}}-OC{H}_3$
• C. $\left(B\right)$ is $Ph-O-\underset{O}{\underset{||}{\stackrel{O}{\stackrel{||}{S}}}}-C{H}_3$
• D. (B) is both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both (B) and (C) are $PhOC{H}_3$

Both products ($B$) and ($C$) are anisole or methoxy benzene or $PhOC{H}_3$

Hydroxide ion acts as a base and converts phenol to phenoxide ion. Phenoxide ion acts as a nucleophile and attacks dimethyl sulphate or methyl iodide. The net reaction is methylation of phenolic oxygen to

form alkyl aryl ether.