Question
The reaction,
is called,
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Williamson synthesis
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Williamson continuous etherification process
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Etard reaction
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Gattermam -Koch reaction
Solution
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
