The reaction of methyltrichloroacetate (Cl3CCO2Me) with sodium methoxide (NaOMe) generates
carbocation
carbene
carbanion
carbon radical
Identify the correct method for the synthesis of the compound shown below from the following alternatives.
On Friedal Crafts acetylation, anisol yields
2-methoxyacetophenone
4-methoxyacetophenone
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above