The reaction of methyltrichloroacetate (Cl3CCO2Me) with sodium methoxide (NaOMe) generates
carbocation
carbene
carbanion
carbon radical
B.
carbene
The reaction of methyltrichloroacetate (Cl3CCO2Me) with sodium methoxide (NaOMe) generates carbene.
NaOMe Na+ + Me
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