Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Synthesis of ethyl phenyl ether may be achieved by Williamson synthesis.
Reason (R): Reaction of bromobenzene with sodium ethoxide yields ethyl phenyl ether.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• C. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
• D. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct