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Published on: August 14, 2026
Phenyl methyl ether (anisole) reacts with HI to give phenol and methyl iodide and not iodobenzene and methyl alcohol because
A
ion prefers to combine with smaller group in order to minimize steric hindrance
B
ion is not reactive towards benzene
C
Phenol is formed as a result of hydrolysis of iodobenzene
D
Methyl alcohol formed during reaction reacts with 
to form methyl iodide.
to form methyl iodide.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
In the first step ether gets protonated to from oxonium ion 
. 
prefers to combine with smaller group in order to reduce steric hindrance.
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