Which of the following reactions is the best choic for preparing methyl cycohexyl ether?

Options

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer

C

Explanation

Best results are obtained in the preparation of unsymmetrical ethers (by Williamson synthesis) if the alkyl halide is primary. In case of secondary and tertiary alkyl halides, elimination competes over substitution to give alkene.

In reaction `(4)`, we have `2^(@)` halide. In reactions `(1)` and `(2)`, we are using alcohol rather than alkoxide. This is successful prodvide we use `Ag_(2)O` as catalyst.