JEE Main Chemistry question

Which one among the following is an example of Williamson's synthesis?

(A)Reduction of a ketone with Zn–Hg/conc. HCl
(B)A reaction in dilute NaOH/water
(C)Correct
(D)HCHO + NaOH \rightarrow HCOONa + CH_3OH

Answer: (C)

Solution

Williamson's synthesis is defined as the reaction of a sodium alkoxide with a primary alkyl halide to give an ether; reaction (C) is exactly this (sodium ethoxide with

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