JEE Main Chemistry question

Which of the following reactions can be used for the preparation of tert. butylmethyl ether?

(A)CH_3Br + (CH_3)_3CO^-Na^+ \rightarrowCorrect
(B)(CH_3)_3CCl + CH_3O^-Na^+ \rightarrow
(C)(CH_3)_3COH + CH_3Cl \rightarrow
(D)(CH_3)_3CCl + CH_3OH \rightarrow

Answer: (A)

Solution

For best (substitution-favoured, ) yield in a Williamson synthesis of an unsymmetrical ether with one bulky tertiary group, the less-hindered methyl halide

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