JEE Main 2021 · ChemistryMultiple choiceAssertion–reasonMediumConceptual
JEE Main 27 August 2021, Shift 1, Chemistry Q45
Question 45 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 15 of 30, Section A.
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Synthesis of ethyl phenyl ether may be achieved by Williamson synthesis.
Reason (R) : Reaction of bromobenzene with sodium ethoxide yields ethyl phenyl ether.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- (1)Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- (2)Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
- (3)(A) is correct but (R) is not correctOfficial answer
- (4)(A) is not correct but (R) is correct
Official answer
Option 3
NTA final key.
- Chapter
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
- Topic
- Ethers
- Idea tested
- Williamson Synthesis Limits