Which Method Would Provide the Best Synthesis of Ethyl Isopropyl $\to$

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which method would provide the best synthesis of ethyl isopropyl ether?

• A)(CH₃)₂CHONa + CH₃CH₂Br \(\to\)
• B)CH₃CH₂ONa + (CH₃)₂CHBr \(\to\)
• E)CH₃CH₂ONa + (CH₃)₂CHOH \(\to\)

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