BITSAT 2011
- Exam
- BITSAT
- Year
- 2011
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
BITSAT 2011 · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
The reaction is called:
The reaction


is called:


is called:
Options
- AWilliamson continuous etherification process
- BEtard reaction
- CGatterman - Koch reaction
- DWilliamson Synthesis
Correct answer
D. Williamson Synthesis
Step-by-step solution
Williamson synthesis is one of the best methods for the preparation of symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers. In this method, an alkyl halide is allowed to react with sodium alkoxide.