Anisole on heating with HI gives
A. phenol and methyl iodide
B. iodobenzene and methyl iodide
C. benzene and methanol
D. iodobenzene and methanol
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Answer: A. phenol and methyl iodide
The O–C(aryl) bond has partial double-bond character and is not cleaved. I− attacks the methyl group (SN2), giving C6H5OH + CH3I.
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