NEET2015ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The reaction is called:
Options
- AWilliamson synthesis
- BWilliamson continuous etherification process
- CEtard reaction
- DGatterman-Koch reaction
Correct answer
A. Williamson synthesis
Step-by-step solution
It is called Williamson's synthesis for ether formation. Given reaction is Williamson's synthesis process. It is an important laboratory method for the preparation of symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers. In this method, an alkyl halide (1° or 2°) is allowed to react with sodium alkoxide to get ether.