NEET2015Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2015 Chemistry Ether Formation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The following reaction, CH₃ - C - ONa + CH₃CH₂Cl → CH₃ - C - O - CH₂ - CH₃ is called ______.
A
Williamson synthesis
B
Williamson continuous etherification process
C
Etard reaction
D
Gattermann - Koch reaction
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The reaction is an example of Williamson synthesis, where an alkoxide reacts with a primary alkyl halide to form an ether.
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