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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
The reaction,
is called,
Williamson synthesis
Williamson continuous etherification process
Etard reaction
Gattermam -Koch reaction
A.
Williamson synthesis
The reaction of alkyl halides with sodium alkoxide or sodium phenoxide to form ethers is called Williamson synthesis. Here, in this reaction alkyl halide should be primary and alkoxide e.g. should be bulkier as shown below,
R-X + R'-ONa ---> R-O-R' + NaX
alkyl halide sodium alkoxide ether
Sponsor Area
Classify the following as primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols:
Classify the following as primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols:
Classify the following as primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols:
Sponsor Area
Sponsor Area