engineering chemistry MCQ #643

The reaction of alkyl halide with sodium ethoxide gives

engineering chemistry MCQ #643

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The reaction of alkyl halide with sodium ethoxide gives

    • A) ether
    • B) alkene
    • C) alkane
    • D) both A and B

    Answer: both A and B

    Explanation: Sodium ethoxide is a strong base and can cause both substitution (to form ether) and elimination (to form alkene).