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The reaction of sodium ethoxide with iodoethane to form diethyl ether is termed as:
The reaction of sodium ethoxide with iodoethane to form diethyl ether is termed as:
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The correct option is B Nucleophilic substitution
When sodium ethoxide reacts with iodoethane, diethyl ether is obtained. The mechanism of the reaction is as follows;
Since the reaction involves substitution by nucleophile, it is an example of nucleophilic substitution.
Nucleophilic substitution
When sodium ethoxide reacts with iodoethane, diethyl ether is obtained. The mechanism of the reaction is as follows;
Since the reaction involves substitution by nucleophile, it is an example of nucleophilic substitution.
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