AIIMS2005Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2005 Chemistry Ether Synthesis Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion : t-Butyl methyl ether is not prepared by the reaction of t-butyl bromide with sodium methoxide.
Reason : Sodium methoxide is a strong nucleophile.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In Williamson’s synthesis, if a tertiary alkyl halide is used, an alkene is the only reaction product.
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