Question

Anisole (methoxybenzene) is treated with Na and liquid Ammonia in the presence of an alcohol. Draw structures for two isomeric products. Which is the major product?

Answer 1

(1) Second compound i.e isopropyl benzene

(2) Second compound i.e Ethoxy toluene because the two substituents increases the electron density on benzene ring which favours electrophilic substitution wiht Br2

(3) Second compounds i.e o - MethylPhenol due to less hinderance.

(4) Second compound because it is non aromatic where first one aromatic which is more stable

(5) Second compound because it involves the formation of tertiary free radical intermediate.

(6) First compound