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The reaction between an alkyl halide and an alkoxide ion to give an ether is known as
Options
(a) Clemmensen’s reduction
(b) Williamson’s synthesis
(c) Wurtz reaction
(d) Fitting reaction
Correct Answer:
Williamson’s synthesis
Explanation:
Both symmetrical and unsymmetrical types of ethers are prepared by heating alkyl halides with appropriate alkoxide and phenoxides. The method is known as Williamson’s synthesis. R – ONa + R’X →ROR’ + NaX.
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Topics: Haloalkenes and Haloarenes
(78)
Subject: Chemistry
(2512)
Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score
- The isomerism represented by ethyl acetoacetate is
- The hybridization of oxygen atom in H₂O₂ is
- Reaction BaO₂(s) ⇌ BaO(s) + O₂(g) ; ΔH = +ve.In equilibrium condition,
- In the periodic table, the element with atomic number 16 will be placed
- In an exothermic reaction
Topics: Haloalkenes and Haloarenes (78)
Subject: Chemistry (2512)
Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score
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