1There will be an -O also in the new added group at the joining position
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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
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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.
