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Choose the appropriate reagents for the synthesis of t-butyl ethyl ether:
Choose the appropriate reagents for the synthesis of t-butyl ethyl ether:
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The correct option is C (CH3)3C-ONa & C2H5-Br
Ethers can be synthesised using sodium alkoxide and primary alkyl halides, known as Williamson ether synthesis. The mechanism involves SN2 attack of the alkoxide ion on a primary alkyl halide. When secondary or tertiary alkyl halides are used, elimination competes over substitution and an alkene will be obtained as the final product.
Ethers can be synthesised using sodium alkoxide and primary alkyl halides, known as Williamson ether synthesis. The mechanism involves SN2 attack of the alkoxide ion on a primary alkyl halide. When secondary or tertiary alkyl halides are used, elimination competes over substitution and an alkene will be obtained as the final product.
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