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The Williamson ether synthesis is classified as which type of reaction?

1. Nucleophilic addition
2. Electrophilic addition
3. Electrophilic substitution
4. Nucleophilic substitution

Correct answer: Nucleophilic substitution

Solution

The Williamson ether synthesis involves a nucleophile attacking an electrophilic carbon in an alkyl halide, resulting in the formation of an ether. This process is characteristic of nucleophilic substitution reactions, where the nucleophile replaces a leaving group.

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