MHT CET 2023 Chemistry question

Which of the following compounds does not undergo Williamson's synthesis?

(A)
(B)CH_3-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-Cl
(C)Correct
(D)CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-Cl

Answer: (C)

Solution

Williamson's synthesis is an reaction of an alkyl halide with sodium alkoxide or phenoxide: . It works well with primary alkyl halides. (a) ethyl chloride, (b) isobutyl chloride and (d) n-propyl chloride are all primary alkyl

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-097424