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Published on: August 11, 2026
Which of the following reaction does not form ether as major product?
A
+ CH 3 CH 2 Br →
B
+ CH 3 CH 2 ONa →
C
+ CH 3 ONa →
D
+ 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Tertiary alkyl bromide gives alkene as a major product in presence of sodium ethoxide
because tertiary carbocation readily gives elimination reaction and is converted into most stable alkene.
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