Question

Diethyl ether when refluxed with excess of $HI$ gives two molecules of $(i)$. Ethers can be most commonly prepared by reaction of $(ii)$ and $(iii)$. The method is called $(iv)$.
$(i)$, $(ii)$, $(iii)$ and $(iv)$ respectively are

• A. ethyl iodide, sodium alkoxide, alkyl halide, Williamson’s synthesis
• B. ethanol, alcohol, alkyl halide, substitution
• C. methyl iodide, Grignard’s reagent, alkyl halide, Williamsons synthesis
• D. ethyl iodide, phenol, ethyl iodide, esterification

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) ethyl iodide, sodium alkoxide, alkyl halide, Williamson’s synthesis