NEET2016Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
NEET 2016 Chemistry Ether Synthesis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The following reaction can be classified as ______.
A
dehydration reaction
B
Williamson alcohol synthesis reaction
C
Williamson ether synthesis reaction
D
alcohol formation reaction
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The reaction shown is a Williamson ether synthesis, where an alkoxide ion reacts with a primary alkyl halide to form an ether.
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