In Williamson synthesis of mixed ether having a primary and a tertiary alkyl group if tertiary halide is…

In Williamson synthesis of mixed ether having a primary and a tertiary alkyl group if tertiary halide is used, then :
  1. Rate of reaction will be slow due to slow cleavage of carbon-halogen bond.
  2. Alkene will be the main product.
  3. Simple ether will form instead of mixed ether.
  4. Expected mixed ether will be formed.

Solution

The tertiary alkyl halide undergo elimination reaction to give alkenes

Asked in: JEE Main 2013 (22 Apr Online)

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