Which of the Following Is the Best Set of Conditions

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best set of conditions for the preparation of tert-butyl methyl ether?

• A) tert-butyl fluoride and NaOCH₃ in CH₃OH
• B) methanol and sodium tert-butoxide in tert-butanol
• C) fluoromethane and sodium tert-butoxide in tert-butanol
• D) tert-butyl bromide and CH₃OH

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