NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What are the limitations of Williamson synthesis for the preparation of certain types of ethers?
Options
- AWilliamson synthesis cannot be used for the preparation of symmetrical ethers.
- BIn Williamson's synthesis reaction for the preparation of ether, the alkyl halide used must be primary as tert
- CWilliamson synthesis cannot be used for the preparation of unsymmetrical ethers.
- DWilliamson synthesis is limited to the preparation of ethers with low molecular weights.
Correct answer
B. In Williamson's synthesis reaction for the preparation of ether, the alkyl halide used must be primary as tert
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) In Williamson's synthesis reaction for the preparation of ether, the alkyl halide used must be primary as tertiary halides readily undergo elimination with strong bases like C 2 H 5 ONa.