Williamson synthesis of ether is an example of:

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Williamson synthesis of ether is an example of: (A) Nucleophilic addition (B) Electrophilic addition (C) Electrophilic substitution (D) Nucleophilic substitution

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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.

Q. Williamson synthesis of ether is an example of:

Nucleophilic addition

Electrophilic addition

Electrophilic substitution

Nucleophilic substitution

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.