The Total solution for NCERT class 6-12
Write the reactions of Williamson synthesis of2-ethoxy-3-methylpentane starting from ethanol and 3-methylpentan-2-ol.
In Williamson synthesis, an alkyl halidereacts with an alkoxide ion. Also, it is an SN2reaction. In the reaction, alkyl halides should be primary having the leaststeric hindrance. Hence, an alkyl halide is obtained from ethanol and alkoxideion from 3-methylpentan-2-ol.