Which of the following is the best way to prepare phenyl-n propyl ether?

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Which of the following is the best way to prepare phenyl-n propyl ether? (A)  (B)  (C)  (D) Both (a) (b)

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In option a, anisole i.e., methoxy benzene will not react with Na as it lacks acidic H. In option b, Bromobenzene will not undergo SN2. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/chemistry/7fbac8bffb73f256ed65ec3b8dac617d-.png" />

Q. Which of the following is the best way to prepare phenyl-n propyl ether?

Both (a) & (b)

In option a, anisole i.e., methoxy benzene will not react with Na as it lacks acidic H. In option b, Bromobenzene will not undergo $S_{N} 2$ .

Q. Which of the following is the best way to prepare phenyl-n propyl ether?

Both (a) & (b)

In option a, anisole i.e., methoxy benzene will not react with Na as it lacks acidic H. In option b, Bromobenzene will not undergo SN​2.

In option a, anisole i.e., methoxy benzene will not react with Na as it lacks acidic H. In option b, Bromobenzene will not undergo $S_{N} 2$ .