Iodoethane reacts with X to form diethyl ether. What is X ?

N a O H

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H_{2} S O_{4}

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C_{2} H_{5} O N a

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N a_{2} S_{2} O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is D $C_{2} H_{5} O N a$
This is Williamson's synthesis:
In this reaction, iodoethane reacts with sodium ethoxide and diethyl ether is formed.

Option C is correct.

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