Which Pair of Reagents Would Produce the Highest Yield of (R)-2-Ethoxybutane

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which pair of reagents would produce the highest yield of (R) -2-ethoxybutane?

• A) sodium (S)-2-butoxide + iodoethane
• B) sodium (R)-2-butoxide + iodoethane
• C) sodium ethoxide + (S)-2-iodobutane
• D) sodium ethoxide + (R)-2-iodobutane
• E) Both B and C would work equally well.

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