engineering chemistry MCQ #147

The reaction of an alkyl halide with sodium alkoxide to form an ether is known as?

engineering chemistry MCQ #147

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of an alkyl halide with sodium alkoxide to form an ether is known as?

    • A) Williamson synthesis
    • B) Reimer-Tiemann reaction
    • C) Kolbe's reaction
    • D) Fries rearrangement

    Answer: Williamson synthesis

    Explanation: Williamson synthesis involves the reaction of an alkyl halide with sodium alkoxide to form an ether.