Which of the following is an appropriate set of reactants for the preparation of 1-methoxy -4-nitrobenzene ?

Options

A. A
B. B
C. Both A and B
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

Aromatic halides cannot be used in Williamson ether synthesis. However, if strong electron withdrawing group at ortho and para-positions are present then synthesis may take place, e.g.,