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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following is the correct method for synthesising methyl-t-butyl ether and why ?
(i) (CH3)3CBr + NaOMe →
(ii) CH3Br + tert-BuONa →
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Sol. The ether formation involves nucleophilic
substitution of alkoxide ion for halide ion.
R' 
----R---- 
R' — O — R + X–
3º alkyl halide can also involve elimination of HX to give alkene in the presence of a base. So, it is better to start with 3º alkoxide and 1º alkyl halide, i.e., equation (ii)]
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