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.