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Williamson synthesis of ether is an example of:
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Q. Williamson synthesis of ether is an example of:
JEE Main
JEE Main 2014
Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
A
Nucleophilic addition
13%
B
Electrophilic addition
10%
C
Electrophilic substitution
18%
D
Nucleophilic substitution
59%
Solution:
This method is suitable for the preparation of a wide variety of unsymmetrical ethers. The nucleophilic substitution of halides with alkoxide leads to desired product.