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The reactants used in Williamson’s synthesis of ethers are

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a

Alcohols and aldehydes

b

Alkyl halides and sodium carboxylate

c

Alkyl halides and sodium alkoxide

d

Any of the above

answer is C.

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Williamson synthesis involves reaction of alkyl halides with sodium alkoxides or phenoxides.Ethers containing substituted  alkyl groups (secondary or tertiary) may also be prepared by this method. The reaction involves SN2 attack of an alkoxide ion on primary alkyl halide
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The reactants used in Williamson’s synthesis of ethers are