Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Ether preparation MCQ

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Question

Williamson's synthesis produces ethers from:

A
Alkyl halide + sodium alkoxide
Correct
B
Alcohol + acid
C
Two alcohols directly
D
Grignard + acid

Correct answer

Alkyl halide + sodium alkoxide

Explanation

Williamson synthesis: NaOR' + RX → R'−O−R + NaX. It is an SN2 reaction — works best with primary alkyl halides and is the best method for unsymmetrical ethers.

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