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COMEDK · Chemistry · 26. Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Two statements, Assertion and Reason are given below. Choose the correct option.
Assertion: n-propyl tert-butyl ether can be readily prepared in the laboratory by Williamson's synthesis.
Reason: The reaction occurs by \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 1\) attack of Primary alkoxide on Tert-alkyl halide to give good yield of the product, n-propyl tert-butyl ether.

  1. A Assertion is incorrect but reason is correct.
  2. B Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  3. C Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
  4. D Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Correct Answer

(B) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

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Assertion is correct: n-propyl tert-butyl ether can be prepared by Williamson synthesis by reacting sodium tert-butoxide (tertiary alkoxide) with 1-bromopropane (primary alkyl halide) via \(S_N2\). Reason is incorrect for two reasons: Williamson synthesis proceeds via \(S_N2\),…