Question
Explain about the mechanism involved in Williamson’s synthesis.
✓
Answer
When an alkyl halide is heated with an alcoholic solution of sodium alkoxide, the corresponding ether is formed. This reaction involves $SN^2$ mechanism.
Need a full question paper?
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.
Explore more
Similar questions
Explain the following reactions using nitro benzene.
- Chlorination
- Nitration
- Suiphonation
Explain the thermal decomposition of potssium chlorate by intermediate compound formation theory.
Write the application of Iron (Fe).
$K _{ sp }$ of $Ag _2 CrO _4$ is $1.1 \times 10^{-12}$. what is the solubility of $Ag _2 CrO _4$ in $0.1 M K _2 CrO _4$ ?
→Explain the methods of preparation of colloids of
→- $AS_2 S_3$
- S.
What are silicates and mention the types of silicates?
Compare lanthanoids and actinoids.
Discuss the uses of phosphine.
Explain the addition reactions of alkyl Isocyanide with
- halogen
- sulphur
- ozone
Write the structure formula and IUPAC name of the following.
- n – heptyl phenyl ether
- Isopentyl phenyl ether
- Dimethyl glycolateF