Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question

Write equations of the following reactions:
Bromination of anisole in ethanoic acid medium.

Answer

Anisole undergoes bromination with bromine in the ethanoic acid even in the absence of iron(III)bromide catalyst. Due to the activation of benzene ring by the methoxy group. Para isomers is obtained in 90% yield.

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