JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA Jamia Millia Islamia Solved Paper-2008

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        The reaction\[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}ONa+{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}I\to {{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}O{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}\]\[+NaI\]is known as

    A)  Kolbes synthesis

    B)  Wurtzs synthesis

    C)  Williamsons synthesis

    D)  Grignards synthesis

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Williamsons synthesis: It involves the heating of alkyl halide with sodium or potassium alkoxides. This reaction is used for the preparation of ethers eg,\[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}ONa+{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}I\xrightarrow[{}]{{}}\]\[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}-O{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}+NaI\]


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