MCQ
In Williamson's synthesis, ethoxyethane is prepared by
  • A
    Passing ethanol over heated alumina
  • Sodium ethoxide with ethyl cloride
  • C
    Ethyl alcohol with sulphuric acid
  • D
    Ethyl iodide and dry silver oxide

Answer

Correct option: B.
Sodium ethoxide with ethyl cloride
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(b) Williamson’s synthesis -

$C{H_3} - C{H_2} - ONa + Cl - C{H_2} - C{H_3} \to $
$C{H_3} - C{H_2} - O - C{H_2} - C{H_3}$

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