Question

How to convert chloro ethane to diethyl ether?

Answer 1

by using Williamson ether synthesis

C₂H₅ONa + C₂H₅Cl ⁻> C₂H₅OC₂H₅ + NaCl

Answer 2

Chloro Ethane is converted into Diethyl Ether by Williamson ether synthesis.

Chloro Ethane reacts with sodium ethanolate (NaOEt) to form Diethyl Ether.

This reaction is an example of Williamson ether synthesis.

CH₃CH₂Cl +  NaOEt ⟶ (C2H5)2O + NaCl.

What is Williamson ether synthesis?

• It is an organic Reaction used for the synthesis of Ether.
• This is an SN2 reaction in which the halide ion is replaced with an alkoxide ion.
• It was developed by Alexander William Williamson in 1850 and it help to study the structure of ether.