Question

Write the name of reactants used for the preparation of ethyl-tert-butyl ether.

Answer 1

\[\begin{array}{cc}
\phantom{....}\ce{CH3}\\
\phantom{..}|\\
\ce{CH3 - C - Br}\\
\phantom{..}|\\
\phantom{....}\ce{CH3}
\end{array}\]
(tert-Butyl bromide)

and sodium ethoxide (C2 H5 O Na) are used for the preparation of ethyl-tert-butyl ether.