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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Bihar BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers1 Mark
MCQ
Ether is formed when alkyl halide is treated with sodium alkoxide. This method is known as:
  • A
    Hoffmann reaction
  • B
    Williamson synthesis
  • C
    Wurtz synthesis
  • D
    Kolbe's reaction
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Answer

  1. Williamson synthesis

Explanation:

Ether is formed when alkyl halide is treated with sodium alkoxide. This method is known as Williamson synthesis.
For example, methyl iodide reacts with sodium methoxide to form dimethyl ether.

CH3​−I + CH3​−O−Na → CH3​−O−CH3 ​+ NaI

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