engineering chemistry MCQ #40

The Williamson synthesis is not suitable for the preparation of

engineering chemistry MCQ #40

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Williamson synthesis is not suitable for the preparation of

    • A) Diethyl ether
    • B) Tertiary butyl ethyl ether
    • C) Dimethyl ether
    • D) Diphenyl ether

    Answer: Tertiary butyl ethyl ether

    Explanation: Tertiary butyl ethyl ether cannot be prepared by Williamson synthesis due to the steric hindrance and tendency of tertiary halides to undergo elimination.