Question
Question: Ethers are prepared by the reaction of sodium alkoxides and alkyl halides. Which of the following re...
Ethers are prepared by the reaction of sodium alkoxides and alkyl halides. Which of the following reagents should be taken to prepare methyl ter0-butyl ether?
A
(CH3)3C−Br+NaOCH3
B
CH3Br+NaOC(cH3)3
C
CH3CH2Br+NaOC(CH3)2
D
(CH3)2C−Br+NaOCH2CH3
Answer
CH3Br+NaOC(cH3)3
Explanation
Solution
Tertiary halide can involve elimination of HX to give alkene in presence a base hence a tertiary alkoxide and primary alkyl halide is taken for the reaction.