Question:

Williamson synthesis of ether is an example of :

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An alkoxide ion attacks an alkyl halide and displaces the halide.
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • Nucleophilic addition
  • Electrophilic addition
  • Electrophilic substitution
  • Nucleophilic substitution
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

\(\mathrm{R-ONa + R'-X \rightarrow R-O-R' + NaX}\).
The alkoxide ion (a strong nucleophile) attacks the carbon bearing the halogen in an \(\mathrm{S_N2}\) reaction and replaces the halide. So it is a nucleophilic substitution.
Answer: (4) Nucleophilic substitution
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