Q.

Suitable reaction condition for preparation of Methyl phenyl ether is             [2023]

1 Benzene, MeBr  
2 PhONa, MeBr  
3 Ph - Br, MeONa  
4 PhONa, MeOH  

Ans.

(2)

C6H5ONaSodium phenoxideCH3BrC6H5OCH3Methyl phenyl ether

This reaction is Williamson's reaction and it is used for the preparation of simple as well as mixed ethers.