Which Base Is Employed in the Alkylation of Ethyl Pentanoate

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which base is employed in the alkylation of ethyl pentanoate with methyl iodide?

• A)Sodium methoxide
• B)Sodium ethoxide
• C)Sodium hydride
• D)Potassium tert-butoxide
• E)Lithium diisopropylamide

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