Which from following compounds is obtained when anisole is heated with dilute sulfuric acid?

1. Phenol and ethanol
2. Phenol and methanol
3. Pyrogallol and methanol
4. Phloroglucinol and ethanol

Solution

Ethers when heated with dilute sulfuric acid under pressure undergo hydrolysis to give alcohols/phenols.

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (12 May Shift 1)

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