engineering chemistry MCQ #195

The reaction of anisole with HI gives?

engineering chemistry MCQ #195

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of anisole with HI gives?

    • A) Phenol and methyl iodide
    • B) Phenol and ethyl iodide
    • C) Methanol and iodobenzene
    • D) Ethanol and iodobenzene

    Answer: Phenol and methyl iodide

    Explanation: Anisole reacts with HI to cleave the ether linkage, forming phenol and methyl iodide due to the SN2 reaction mechanism.