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JEE Main 10 April 2023, Shift 1, Chemistry Q75

Question 75 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 15 of 30, Section A.

Suitable reaction condition for preparation of Methyl phenyl ether is

(1) $\mathrm{PhO^{\ominus}Na^{\oplus}}$ , MeBrOfficial answer
(2) $\mathrm{PhO^{\ominus}Na^{\oplus}}$ , MeOH
(3)Ph – Br, $\mathrm{MeO^{\ominus}Na^{\oplus}}$
(4)Benzene, MeBr

Official answer

Option 1

NTA final key.

Chapter: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Topic: Ethers
Idea tested: Williamson Synthesis Limits

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