Q. The reaction, $C_{2}H_{5}ONa + C_{2}H_{5}I \rightarrow C_{2}H_{5}OC_{2}H_{5} + NaI$ is known as
A) Kolbe’s synthesis
B) Wurtz’s synthesis
C) Williamson’s synthesis
D) Grignard’s synthesis
Explanation
(c)
Williamson’s synthesis It involves the heating of alkyl halide with sodium or potassium alkoxides. This reaction is used for the preparation of ethers e.g.,
$C_{2}H_{5}ONa + C_{2}H_{5}I \rightarrow C_{2}H_{5} - OC_{2}H_{5} + NaI$
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