JEE AdvancedChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersMCQ+3 / −1
LIST-I contains reactions and LIST-II contains major products.
Match the reaction in LIST-I with one or more products in LIST-II and choose the correct option.
Match the reaction in LIST-I with one or more products in LIST-II and choose the correct option.- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
This is a matching question where we need to identify the major products for each reaction given in LIST-I from the options in LIST-II.
Step-by-step analysis:
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Reaction P: Anisole + / Anhyd.
- This is a Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. The methoxy group () on anisole is an activating group and directs the incoming electrophile () to the ortho and para positions.
- The main products are p-methylanisole (4-methoxytoluene) and o-methylanisole (2-methoxytoluene).
- p-methylanisole corresponds to product (4) and o-methylanisole corresponds to product (5) in LIST-II. The para product (4) is typically the major isomer due to less steric hindrance.
- Additionally, anhydrous can act as a Lewis acid to cleave the ether bond in anisole, especially at elevated temperatures, forming phenol. This phenol can then undergo Friedel-Crafts alkylation to yield o-cresol (product (1)) and p-cresol.
- Thus, products (1), (4), and (5) are all possible products for reaction P.
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Reaction Q: Anisole + Styrene () /
- In the presence of an acid catalyst (), styrene gets protonated to form a stable secondary benzylic carbocation ().
- This carbocation acts as an electrophile and attacks the electron-rich anisole ring (electrophilic aromatic substitution).
- The group directs the substitution to the ortho and para positions. Due to the bulky nature of the electrophile, the para product is formed as the major product.
- The para product is 1-methoxy-4-(1-phenylethyl)benzene, which is product (2) in LIST-II.
- Therefore, Q → 2.
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Reaction S: Anisole + HI(conc.) / heat
- This reaction involves the cleavage of the ether linkage in anisole by a strong nucleophilic acid, concentrated HI. This is known as the Zeisel method.
- The reaction proceeds via nucleophilic attack of on the methyl group ( mechanism), as the phenyl-oxygen bond has partial double bond character and is stronger.
- The products are phenol and methyl iodide ().
- Phenol corresponds to product (3) in LIST-II.
- Therefore, S → 3.
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Evaluating the Options based on Q and S
- Our analysis shows that Q → 2 and S → 3. Let's examine the given options:
- A: (Incorrect for S)
- B: (Correct for Q and S)
- C: (Incorrect for Q and S)
- D: (Incorrect for Q and S)
- Only option B has the correct matching for both Q and S.
- Our analysis shows that Q → 2 and S → 3. Let's examine the given options:
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Final Check of Option B
- P → 1, 4: This suggests the products are o-cresol (1) and p-methylanisole (4). As explained in step 1, this is plausible, with (4) being a main product and (1) being a side product. This match is acceptable.
- R → 4: Reaction R is the Fries rearrangement of phenyl ethanoate () with anhydrous and heat. The expected products are o-hydroxyacetophenone and p-hydroxyacetophenone, which are not in LIST-II. The transformation of phenyl ethanoate to p-methylanisole (4) is not a standard or plausible reaction under these conditions. There appears to be an error in the question for this specific match.
- However, since Q → 2 and S → 3 are definitively correct and only option B aligns with these facts, it is the most logical choice among the given options, despite the apparent error in the R → 4 mapping.
Conclusion: Based on the process of elimination using the correct matches for Q and S, option B is the intended answer.
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