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Williamson's Ether Synthesis - Practice Questions & MCQ

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Williamson synthesis of ether is an example of :

Which of the following reaction is not an example of williomson's synthesis of ether ?

Which of the following reaction is not an example of Williamson's synthesis of ether?

Among the following sets of reactants which one produces anisole?

Which of the following reactions leads to ether formation?

Suitable reaction condition for preparation of Methyl phenyl ether is

Saponification is
 

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In Williamson's synthesis of ethers, ethoxyethane can be prepared by

Major product formed in the following reaction is a mixture of :

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Williamson's Ether Synthesis

It is the best method to prepare all type of ethers, that is, simple, mixed or aromatic ethers. Here, alkyl halides are treated with sodium alkoxide in presence of magnesium to give ethers. It involves SN2 mechanism during the attack of R-O- on R-X, that is, backside attack occurs here. The reaction occurs as follows:

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