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What are the limitations of Williamson synthesis for the preparation of certain types of ethers?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Williamson synthesis cannot be used for the preparation of symmetrical ethers.
  • B In Williamson's synthesis reaction for the preparation of ether, the alkyl halide used must be primary as tertiary halides readily undergo elimination with strong bases like C2H5ONa.
  • C Williamson synthesis cannot be used for the preparation of unsymmetrical ethers.
  • D Williamson synthesis is limited to the preparation of ethers with low molecular weights.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: In Williamson's synthesis reaction for the preparation of ether, the alkyl halide used must be primary as tertiary halides readily undergo elimination with strong bases like C2H5ONa.
Correct Option is : (B)
In Williamson's synthesis reaction for the preparation of ether, the alkyl halide used must be primary as tertiary halides readily undergo elimination with strong bases like C2H5ONa.

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