Williamson's synthesis uses _____ mechanism.

S_{N} 1

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S_{N} 2

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S_{N} 1

S_{N} 2

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The correct option is C $S_{N} 2$
The Williamson ether synthesis is an organic reaction, forming an ether from an organohalide and a deprotonated alcohol (alkoxide). Typically it involves the reaction of an alkoxide ion with a primary alkyl halide via an S_N2 reaction.

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