Anisole reacts with HI at 398K to form –

Q.1 (ii) Anisole reacts with HI at 398K to form –

A. cyclohexanol

B. benzenol

C. iodobenzene

D. benzene

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Answer: B. benzenol

Answer: (b) benzenol

The O–CH₃ bond is cleaved by HI. Because the O–C(aryl) bond has partial double-bond character, iodide attacks the methyl carbon, giving phenol (benzenol) and methyl iodide:

C₆H₅–O–CH₃ + HI \(\xrightarrow{398\ \text{K}}\) C₆H₅OH + CH₃I

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