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Chemistry Question on Phenols

Which one of the following reactions is easily possible ?

A

B

+ Cl+MeO−Na+−>+OMe{+\, Cl + MeO^{-}Na+ -> +OMe}

C

C6H5OH+HCl−>C6H5Cl{C6H5OH +HCl -> C6H5Cl}

D

Answer

Explanation

Solution

Because reaction of Grignard reagent with epoxide proceeds quickly. If epoxide is unsymmetrical, carbanion attacks the less hindered epoxide carbon atom.