Question

Williamson's process is used for the preparation of ethers from alkyl halide. Identify the alkyl bromide and sodium alkoxide used for the preparation of 2-Ethoxy-3-methylpentane.

Answer 1

\[\ce{C2H5Br}\] and \[\ce{CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH2ONa}\] yields 2-ethoxy-3-methylpentane.