Question

Reaction of ethyl halide with alkoxide is called:

• A. Wurtz reaction
• B. Williamson's synthesis
• C. Elimination reaction
• D. Carbylamine reaction

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$C_2{H}_{5}Cl+R{O}^{-}N{a}^{+}\to C_2{H}_5-O-R+NaCl$