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Solution

The correct option is C Sodium ethoxide with ethyl bromide
Williamson’s synthesis –
$C H_{3} - C H_{2} - O N a + B r - C H_{2} C H_{3} \to C H_{3} C H_{2} - O - C H_{2} C H_{3}$
Option B is correct.

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