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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Williamson ether synthesis is an example of which type of substitution?

Options:

Electrophilic

Nucleophilic

Free radical

Carbene

Correct Answer:

Nucleophilic

Explanation:

Williamson ether synthesis involves the nucleophilic substitution by alkoxide or phenoxide ion (nucleophile) for the halide ion in alkyl halides or alkyl sulphates.