Suitable reaction condition for preparation of Methyl phenyl ether is

Suitable reaction condition for preparation of Methyl phenyl ether is
  1. PhONa, MeOH
  2. Benzene, MeBr
  3. Ph-Br, MeONa
  4. PhONa, MeBr

Solution

The given methyl phenyl ether can be prepared from Williamson Ether Synthesis. Williamson Ether Synthesis usually takes place as an SN2 reaction of a Alkyl halide with an alkoxide ion. Aryl halides cannot be used in this reaction. The reaction is given below.

 

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