Q.
A) $C_{6}H_{5}OC_{2}H_{5}$
B) $C_{2}H_{5}OC_{2}H_{5}$
C) $C_{6}H_{5}{OC}_{6}H_{5}$
D) $C_{6}H_{5}I$
Explanation
(a)
$C_{6}H_{5}O^{-}$ is a weaker nucleophile than $C_{2}H_{5}O^{-}$. Therefore, the better nucleophile, $ie,\ C_{2}H_{5}O^{-}$ will attack $C_{6}H_{5}I$ to form diethyl ether.
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