Question

Williamson's synthesis of ether is an example of ______.

पर्याय

• Nucleophilic addition

• Electrophilic addition 

• Electrophilic substitution

• Nucleophilic substitution

Answer 1

Williamson's synthesis of ether is an example of Nucleophilic substitution.

Explanation:

This method is suitable for the preparation of a wide variety of symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers. The nucleophilic substitution of halides with alkoxide leads to desired product.