What happens when anisole reacts with a

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

What happens when anisole reacts with a mixture of concentrated sulphuric and nitric acids?

Options:

2-Nitroanisole is produced

4-Nitroanisole is produced

3-Nitroanisole is produced

2,4-Dinitroanisole is produced

Correct Answer:

4-Nitroanisole is produced

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. 4-Nitroanisole is produced.

Anisole reacts with a mixture of concentrated sulphuric and nitric acids to yield a mixture of ortho and para nitroanisole.