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.