BITSAT2023ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which method is useful for the synthesis of ether?
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At 443 ~K compound in (d) will produce propene. In (a) alkene will be produced as tertiary halide and strong base favours elimination. In (b) reaction is not possibie at room temperature as due to resonance C - Cl bond has partial double bond character which is very difficult to break.