Question

explain Williamson's ether synthesis.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Williamson synthesis:

It is used for the preparation of simple as well as mixed ethers. Alkyl halide is heated with alcoholic sodium or potassium alkoxide to form corresponding ethers.

Thus, methyl iodide, on heating with alcoholic sodium methoxide forms dimethyl ether.

Answer 2

Answer:

Williamson's ether synthesis —

The Williamson ether synthesis is an organic reaction, forming an ether from an organohalide and a deprotonated alcohol (alkoxide). This reaction was developed by Alexander Williamson in 1850. Typically it involves the reaction of an alkoxide ion with a primary alkyl halide via an SN2 reaction.