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The given compound can be synthesized by an SN2 reaction. Suggest a combination of haloalkane and nucleophile that will give the product CH3OCH3:

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CH3Cl and CH3COOH
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CH3CH2Cl and H2O
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CH3Cl and CH3ONa
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CH3CH2Cl and NaOH
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Solution

The correct option is C CH3Cl and CH3ONa
CH3OCH3 can be synthesized by the combination of halo alkane CH3Cl and nucleophile CH3ONa.
CH3Cl+CH3ONaCH3OCH3+NaCl
In this reaction, the chloride ion of methyl chloride is displaced with OCH3 group.

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