Question
Which of the following compounds is obtained by Williamson synthesis ?
MHT CET
Chemistry
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
2026
MHT CET 2026 (15 April Shift 2)
MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. only simple ethers
- B. only mixed ethers
- C. simple and mixed ethers.
- D. esters
Answer
C. simple and mixed ethers.
Step-by-step solution
Williamson synthesis is a general method for the preparation of ethers. It involves the nucleophilic substitution reaction of an alkyl halide with a sodium alkoxide. R-X + R'-ONa R-O-R' + NaX When the alkyl groups R and R' are identical, symmetrical or simple ethers are formed. When R and R' are different, unsymmetrical or mixed ethers are formed. Thus, both simple and mixed ethers can be prepared by this method.
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