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Write the preparation of (a) diethyl ether and (b) ethyl cyanide from ethyl bromide.
Write the preparation of (a) diethyl ether and (b) ethyl cyanide from ethyl bromide.
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Williamson ether synthesis uses alkyl halides and sodium alkoxides to produce ethers.
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Diethyl Ether Preparation (Williamson Ether Synthesis):
\[
C_2H_5Br + C_2H_5ONa \rightarrow C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5 + NaBr
\]
Ethyl Cyanide Preparation:
\[
C_2H_5Br + KCN \rightarrow C_2H_5CN + KBr
\]
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