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What is the product of the reaction between and ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: A —
Solution
- The reaction between an alkyl halide and a sodium alkoxide is the Williamson ether synthesis.
- The nucleophilic ethoxide ion attacks the electrophilic carbon of ethyl bromide.
- The reaction produces diethyl ether and sodium bromide.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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