Question

What happens when ethyl chloride reacts with naoch3?

Answer 1

C2H5Cl + NaOCH3 = C2H5OCH3 + NaCl
Double displacement reaction takes place

Answer 2

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● Answer -
Ethyl chloride reacts with sodium methoxide to form ethyl methyl ether.

● Explanation -
- Ethyl chloride reacts with sodium methoxide to form ethyl methyl ether.

CCH3CH2Cl + NaOCH3 ---> CH3CH2COCH3 + NaCl

- Sodium chloride is formed as byproduct in this reaction.
- The reaction is classified as double displacement reaction.

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