Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 200

Question: When an alkyl halide is allowed to react with a sodium alkoxide the product most likely is

[MP PMT 1996; EAMCET 1998]

Options:

A) An aldehyde

B) A ketone

C) An ether

D) A carboxylic acid

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ RX+RONa\to \underset{Ether}{\mathop{R-O-R}}+NaX $ It is a Williamson’s synthesis reaction.