The reaction
can be classified as:
Williamson ether synthesis reaction
Alcohol formation reaction
Dehydration reaction
Williamson alcohol synthesis reaction
Williamson's Synthesis -
– Nucleophilic substitution reaction involving SN2 mechanism.
– Tertiary alkyl halide cannot be used because it undergoes elimination reaction forming alkenes.
- wherein
This reaction is known as Williamson's Synthesis of ether.
Option 1)
Williamson ether synthesis reaction
Correct Option
Option 2)
Alcohol formation reaction
Incorrect option
Option 3)
Dehydration reaction
Incorrect option
Option 4)
Williamson alcohol synthesis reaction
Incorrect option