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

In the Williamson ether synthesis, what byproduct is formed?
Options
A H2O
B Metal halide (NaX or KX)
Correct Answer
C CO2
D H2
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

R-O- Na+ + R'-X → R-O-R' + NaX. The metal halide salt is the byproduct of the SN2 reaction.

Hint

Salt formation.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 420 of 1999
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