The reaction is called:

The reaction




is called:
  1. Williamson synthesis
  2. Williamson continuous etherification process
  3. Etard reaction
  4. Gatterman-Koch reaction

Solution

It is called Williamson's synthesis for ether formation.

Given reaction is Williamson's synthesis process. It is
an important laboratory method for the preparation of symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers. In this method, an alkyl halide (1° or 2°) is allowed to react with sodium alkoxide to get ether.

Asked in: NEET 2015 (Phase 1)

Practice more Alcohols Phenols and Ethers questions on Aicharya