Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Williamson?? synthesis of preparing dimethyl ether is a/an
A
electrophilic substitution
B
SN1 reaction
C
electrophilic addition
D
SN2 reaction
Answer
SN2 reaction
Explanation
Solution
(alkoxide ion reacts with primary alkyl halide in a single step to form ether)