engineering chemistry MCQ #212

The reaction of ethyl bromide with sodium ethoxide gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #212

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of ethyl bromide with sodium ethoxide gives

    • A) diethyl ether
    • B) ethanol
    • C) ethene
    • D) ethyl sodium

    Answer: diethyl ether

    Explanation: Williamson synthesis: RX + NaOR' → ROR' + NaX, here gives diethyl ether.