Interpretation:
The reaction of sodium phenoxide with iodomethane yields anisole. What kind of reaction is taking place in this conversion is to be stated. A mechanism for the conversion is to be proposed.
Concept introduction:
Phenoxide ion is nucleophilic. When it is treated with alkyl iodides a bimolecular nucleophilic displacement (SN2) reaction will occur. Iodine is removed and phenoxy group gets attached to methyl group.
To state:
The kind of reaction that occurs when phenoxide ion is treated with iodomethane to produce anisole is to be stated. A mechanism for this reaction is also to be proposed.
To propose:
A mechanism for this conversion.
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