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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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Subject: Chemistry
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