NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What is the main product when a tertiary alkyl halide reacts with CH 3 ONa in the Williamson ether synthesis?
Options
- AEster
- BAlcohol
- CAlkene
- DEther
Correct answer
C. Alkene
Step-by-step solution
When a tertiary alkyl halide reacts with CH 3 ONa in the Williamson ether synthesis, the main product is an alkene due to elimination reactions.