Williamson’s synthesis of preparing dimethyl ether is an:

Q. Williamson’s synthesis of preparing dimethyl ether is an:
(a) SN1 reaction
(b) Elimination reaction
(c) SN2reaction
(d) Nucleophilic addition reaction

Answer: (c) SN2 reaction (alkoxide ion reacts with primary alkyl halide in a single step to form ether)

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