Williamson ether synthesis: which halide and alkoxide work and which ether forms
This type of question, asked 10 times: 2 May 2023 S1, 9 May 2023 S1, 15 May 2023 S2, 12 May 2024 S1, 11 Apr 2026 S1, 15 Apr 2026 S2, 16 Apr 2026 S2, 17 Apr 2026 S2, 15 May 2026 S1, 19 May 2026 S2. All 10 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
2 May 2023 S1
69Identify the product obtained when methyl bromide reacts with sodium tert-butoxide.
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Question 2
9 May 2023 S1
89Which among the following is the method for the preparation of ethers?
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Question 3
15 May 2023 S2
86Which of the following compounds does not undergo Williamson's synthesis?
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Question 4
12 May 2024 S1
54Which of the following compounds does NOT undergo Williamson's synthesis?
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Question 5
11 Apr 2026 S1
39Which from following is a suitable method for preparation of ether?
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Question 6
15 Apr 2026 S2
43Which of the following compounds is obtained by Williamson synthesis ?
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Question 7
16 Apr 2026 S2
37What is action of CH3ONa on CH3CH2Br
CH3ONa+CH3CH2Br→ ?
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Question 8
17 Apr 2026 S2
40Which among the following does NOT undergo Williamson's synthesis?
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Question 9
15 May 2026 S1
39Which of the following compounds cannot be prepared by Williamson's synthesis?
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Question 10
19 May 2026 S2
41Which of the following reactions is used to prepare diethyl ether from ethyl chloride?
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