JIPMER2006ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
In Williamson's synthesis, ethoxyethane is prepared by :
Options
- Apassing ethanol over heated alumina
- Bheating sodium ethoxide with ethyl bromide
- Ctreating ethyl alcohol with excess of H ₂ SO ₄ at 430-440 ~K
- Dheating ethanol with dry Ag ₂ O
Correct answer
B. heating sodium ethoxide with ethyl bromide
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