The reaction, C_2H_5ONa + C_2H_5I C_2H_5OC_2H_5 + NaI is known as **[Jamia Millia Islamia 2008]**

JEE Main Chemistry question

The reaction, is known as **[Jamia Millia Islamia 2008]**

(A)Kolbe's synthesis
(B)Wurtz's synthesis
(C)Williamson's synthesisCorrect
(D)Grignard's synthesis

Answer: (C)

Solution

The reaction of an alkoxide with an alkyl halide to form an ether (here, sodium ethoxide with ethyl iodide giving diethyl ether) is the defining example of Williamson's

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