Which of the Following Reactions Will Provide the Best Yield

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reactions will provide the best yield of ether by the Williamson ether synthesis?

• A)Sodium methoxide and tert-butyl bromide.
• B)Sodium tert-butoxide and iodomethane.
• C)Methanol and tert-butyl alcohol in the presence of KOH.
• D)Iodomethane and tert-butyl bromide in the presence of KOH.

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