What is action of CH_3ONa on CH_3CH_2Br: CH_3ONa + CH_3CH_2Br ?

MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

What is action of on : CH_3ONa + CH_3CH_2Br \to ?

(A)Formation of + NaBrCorrect
(B)Formation of + NaBr
(C)Formation of
(D)Formation of

Answer: (A)

Solution

This is the Williamson ether synthesis: the alkoxide ion is a strong nucleophile and displaces bromide from the primary alkyl halide by an reaction: $ + →

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Question ID VK-099094