Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Ques 50
50. The reaction is exothermic and releases heat.
Can be classified as :-
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(a) Williamson ether synthesis reaction
(b) Alcohol formation process
(c) Dehydration reaction
(d) Williamson alcohol synthesis reaction
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Solution:
This is an example of Williamson ether synthesis reaction in which sodium alkoxide reacts with alkyl halide to form an ether.