Alcohols: Preparation & Properties The below-mentioned reaction can be classified as: Dehydration reaction Williamson alcohol synthesis Williamson ether synthesis Dehydrogenation of alcohol Explanation: Hint: In Williamson synthesis reaction, alkoxide reacts with alkyl chloride and form ether as a product. Explanation: The formation of ether by reaction of alcohol in the presence of base followed by alkylation is known as Williamson ether synthesis. #90167 Exam: NEET – 2016 … NEET - 2016