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Anisole is the product obtained from phe...

Anisole is the product obtained from phenol by the reaction known as `:`

A

Coupling

B

Etherification

C

Oxidation

D

Esterification

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The correct Answer is:
B
Phenol reacts with alkyl halides in alkali solution to form phenyl ethers (Williamson's synthesis). The phenoxide ion is a nucleophile and will replace halogen of alkyl halide.

The above process is known as etherification.
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