Question

Treating anisole with the following reagents, the major product obtained is I. \( \text{CH}_3 \), CCl\(_3\), II. Cl\(_2\), FeCl\(_3\), III. HBr, Heat

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D

Hint:

Methylation reactions often lead to the introduction of a methyl group at the para position of the aromatic ring.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Reagent action.
Anisole reacts with these reagents to form methylation of the aromatic ring with a methyl group from \( \text{CH}_3 \).

Step 2: Conclusion.
The major product formed is \( \text{C}_6 \text{H}_5 (\text{CH}_3) \), corresponding to option (4).