Question

The reaction \({C_2H_5ONa + C_2H_5I -> C_2H_5OC_2H_5 + NaI}) is known

• A. Kolbe's synthesis
• B. Wurtz's synthesis
• C. Williamson's synthesis
• D. Grignard's synthesis

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Williamson's synthesis

Answer 2

Willamson's synthesis : It involves the heating of alkyl halide with sodium or potassium alkoxides. This reaction is used for the preparation of ethers $e . g .$
$C _{2} H _{5} ONa + C _{2} H _{5} I \to C_2H_5 -OC_2H_5+NaI$