MCQ
Structure of diethyl ether is confirmed by
- AKolbe's synthesis
- BFrankland's synthesis
- CWurtz's synthesis
- ✓Williamson's synthesis
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Williamson's synthesis
d
Kolbe synthesis is a method of synthesizing aromatic $o-$hydroxycarboxylic acids (Salicylic acid) by the action of $CO_2$ on the alkaline salt of the phenol.
Kolbe synthesis is a method of synthesizing aromatic $o-$hydroxycarboxylic acids (Salicylic acid) by the action of $CO_2$ on the alkaline salt of the phenol.
The preparation of dialkyl zinc from zinc and alkyl iodide is called the Frankland reaction.
In Wurtz's reaction, two alkyl halides are reacted with sodium metal in dry ether solution to form a higher alkane.
An alkyl halide is allowed to react with sodium alkoxide to form symmetrical and unsymmetrical ether and the reaction is called Williamson's synthesis. Hence, diethyl ether can be prepared using Williamson's synthesis.
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