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  4. Anisole can be prepared by the action of methyl iodide on sodimn phenate. The reaction is called

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Q. Anisole can be prepared by the action of methyl iodide on sodimn phenate. The reaction is called

KCETKCET 2008Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

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The reaction of alkyl halide with sodium alkoxide to give ether (alkoxy alkane), is known as Williamson’s synthesis. In this reaction an ether (anisole) is prepared by the action of alkyl halide (methyl iodide) on sodium alkoxide (sodium phenate), so it is an example of Williamson's synthesis.

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