MCQ
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R).$

Assertion $(A):$ Synthesis of ethyl phenyl ether may be achieved by Williamson synthesis.

Reason $(R):$ Reaction of bromobenzene with sodium ethoxide yields ethyl phenyl ether.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • $(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is not correct
  • C
    $(A)$ is not correct but $(R)$ is correct
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is NOT the correct explanation of $(A)$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is not correct
b

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