The given compound can be synthesized by an SN2 reaction. Suggest a combination of haloalkane and nucleophile that will give the product CH3OCH3:
A
CH3Cl and CH3COOH
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B
CH3CH2Cl and H2O
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C
CH3Cl and CH3ONa
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D
CH3CH2Cl and NaOH
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Solution
The correct option is CCH3Cl and CH3ONa CH3OCH3 can be synthesized by the combination of halo alkane CH3Cl and nucleophile CH3ONa. CH3Cl+CH3ONa→CH3OCH3+NaCl In this reaction, the chloride ion of methyl chloride is displaced with −O−CH3 group.