In Williamson's synthesis, ethoxyethane is prepared by :

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In Williamson's synthesis, ethoxyethane is prepared by :

ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJIPMERJIPMER 2006

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A passing ethanol over heated alumina
B heating sodium ethoxide with ethyl bromide
C treating ethyl alcohol with excess of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ at $430-440 \mathrm{~K}$
D heating ethanol with dry $\mathrm{Ag}_2 \mathrm{O}$

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The correct answer is: heating sodium ethoxide with ethyl bromide

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