The compound A on treatment with gives B, and with gives C. B and C react together to give diethyl ether. A, B and C are in the order

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The compound A on treatment with  gives B, and with  gives C. B and C react together to give diethyl ether. A, B and C are in the order

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🧠 The Williamson Blueprint
Diethyl ether () is the product of the Williamson Ether Synthesis, which involves an alkoxide and an alkyl halide. Both must come from the same starting material 'A'.

🗺️ The Reaction Sequence
1. Identify 'A': Diethyl ether suggests an ethyl group origin. Let A be  (Ethanol).
2. Process B:   (Sodium ethoxide) .
3. Process C:   (Ethyl chloride) .
4. Synthesis: .
5. Order: Ethanol (A), Sodium ethoxide (B), Ethyl chloride (C).

⚡ The 30-Second Trick
Working backwards: E

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