JEE Main 2014 — Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution
JEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)
Question
Williamson synthesis of ether is an example of :
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Correct answer
ANucleophilic substitution
Step-by-step explanation
The Williamson ether synthesis is the most widely used method to synthesize ethers. It occurs by an reaction in which a metal alkoxide displaces a halide ion from an alkyl halide.
This is Nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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