Question

Chloroethane reacts with $X$ to give diethyl ether. The compound $X$ is:

• A. $NaOH$
• B. $NaOEt$
• C. $H_{2}S{O}_4$
• D. $N{a}_2{S}_2{O}_3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $NaOEt$

Chloroethane reacts with $X$ to give diethyl ether.

The compound $X$ is $NaOEt$ (sodium ethanolate). It is an example of Williamson ether synthesis in which alkyl halide reacts with sodium alkoxide to form an ether.

Option B is correct.