engineering chemistry MCQ #227

The Williamson synthesis of diethyl ether involves

engineering chemistry MCQ #227

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Williamson synthesis of diethyl ether involves

    • A) C₂H₅ONa + C₂H₅Br
    • B) C₂H₅OH + C₂H₅Br
    • C) C₂H₅ONa + C₂H₅Cl
    • D) C₂H₅OH + C₂H₅Cl

    Answer: C₂H₅ONa + C₂H₅Br

    Explanation: Williamson synthesis involves the reaction of an alkoxide ion with an alkyl halide, here C₂H₅ONa reacts with C₂H₅Br.