From Williamson's synthesis,the preparation of which of the following is possible?

  • A
    Only symmetrical ethers
  • B
    Only unsymmetrical ethers
  • C
    Both types
  • D
    None of these

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Which of the following on heating gives an ether as the major product?
$(P)$ $C_6H_5CH_2Br + CH_3ONa$
$(Q)$ $C_6H_5ONa + CH_3Br$
$(R)$ $(CH_3)_3CCl + CH_3ONa$
$(S)$ $C_6H_5CH=CHCl + CH_3ONa$

The compound $(CH_3)_3C-O-CH_3$ is best prepared by which of the following reactions?

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Preparation of ethers by acid dehydration of secondary or tertiary alcohols is not a suitable method. Give reason.

What type of alkyl halide are best suited for Williamson ether synthesis?

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