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What type of ion is formed by protonation of anisole (methylphenyl ether)?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Phenoxonium ion
  • B Alkoxonium ion
  • C Methylphenyl oxonium ion
  • D Aryloxonium ion
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The correct answer is: Methylphenyl oxonium ion
Protonation of anisole results in the formation of a methylphenyl oxonium ion.

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