Chemistry · Organic Chemistry
The reaction of ethyl iodide with sodium ethoxide to form diethyl ether (Williamson ether synthesis) is classified as an example of:
- 1A free radical substitution reaction
- 2A nucleophilic addition reaction
- 3A nucleophilic substitution reaction✓
- 4An electrophilic substitution reaction
Correct answer
A nucleophilic substitution reaction
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