Which of the Following Is an Acceptable Way to Synthesize

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an acceptable way to synthesize t-butyl ethyl ether?

• A) treatment of t-butyl bromide with sodium ethoxide
• B) treatment of ethyl bromide with sodium t-butoxide
• C) heating a mixture of ethanol and t-butanol in sulfuric acid
• D) treating t-butyl bromide with Hg(OAc)₂
• E) treating t-butanol with Hg(OAc)₂

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