MCQ
Williamson's synthesis is used for the preparation of
- Aaldehydes
- ✓ethers
- Calkyl halides
- Dalcohols
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
ethers
(b) ethers
Explanation: The Williamson ether synthesis is an organic reaction, forming an ether from an organohalide and deprotonated alcohol (alkoxide). This reaction was developed by Alexander Williamson in 1850. Typically it involves the reaction of an alkoxide ion with a primary alkyl halide via an SN2 reaction.
Explanation: The Williamson ether synthesis is an organic reaction, forming an ether from an organohalide and deprotonated alcohol (alkoxide). This reaction was developed by Alexander Williamson in 1850. Typically it involves the reaction of an alkoxide ion with a primary alkyl halide via an SN2 reaction.
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