NEET2018ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The compound A on treatment with Na gives B , and with P C l 5 gives C . B   and   C react together to give diethyl ether. A ,   B   and   C are in the order
Options
- AC 2 H 5 Cl , C 2 H 6 , C 2 H 5 OH
- BC 2 H 5 OH , C 2 H 5 Cl , C 2 H 5 ONa
- CC 2 H 5 OH , C 2 H 6 , C 2 H 5 Cl
- DC 2 H 5 OH , C 2 H 5 ONa , C 2 H 5 Cl
Correct answer
D. C 2 H 5 OH , C 2 H 5 ONa , C 2 H 5 Cl
Step-by-step solution
The Williamson ether synthesis is an organic reaction, forming an ether from an organohalide and a deprotonated alcohol. This reaction was developed by Alexander Williamson in 1850. Typically it involves the reaction of an alkoxide ion with a primary alkyl halide via an SN2 reaction.