The reaction sequence given below given product R.
The structure of the product R is
D.
The reaction given above is an example of Borodine Hunsdiecker reaction. It can be shown as:
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