NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What do you mean by Williamson ether synthesis?
Options
- AWilliamson ether synthesis is a method to prepare symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers by allowing alkyl halid
- BWilliamson ether synthesis is a reaction for the conversion of alcohols into alkyl halides.
- CWilliamson ether synthesis is a method for converting alkenes into alcohols through hydrolysis.
- DWilliamson ether synthesis is a reaction that converts ethers into alcohols using a strong reducing agent.
Correct answer
A. Williamson ether synthesis is a method to prepare symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers by allowing alkyl halid
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Williamson ether synthesis is a method to prepare symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers by allowing alkyl halides to react with sodium alkoxides.This reaction involves S N 2 attack of the alkoxide ion on the alkyl halide. Better results are obtained in case of primary alkyl halides.