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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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Question

What is the product of the reaction of sodium ethoxide (CH3CH2ONa) with methyl iodide?
Options
A Diethyl ether
B Ethyl methyl ether
Correct Answer
C Ethanol
D Ethene
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

CH3CH2ONa + CH3I → CH3CH2OCH3 + NaI. This is a Williamson synthesis giving ethyl methyl ether (methoxyethane).

Hint

Unsymmetrical ether with methyl and ethyl.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 406 of 1999
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