106(CH3)3COH + H+ --> (CH3)3C+
This electrophile will attack the phenol.
As phenol has o-p directing grp,
ortho as well as para product will form with para as major product because of steric hindrance
3 Answers
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1There will be an -O also in the new added group at the joining position
39A type of FC alkylation....OH will be protonated and leave, and the tert butyl carbocation will attack phenol at para position. Asish is correct.
