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COMEDK · Chemistry · 26. Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

The reaction \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{ONa}+\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{I} \longrightarrow\)
\(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OC}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}+\mathrm{NaI}\) is known as

  1. A Kolbe's synthesis
  2. B Wurtz's synthesis
  3. C Williamson's synthesis
  4. D Grignard's synthesis
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(C) Williamson's synthesis

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Williamson ether synthesis is an organic reaction, forming an ether from alkyl halide and deprotonated alcohol i.e.…