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`C_(2)H_(5)Br` can be converted into `C_(2)H_(5)-O-C_(2)H_(5)` by:

A

reacting by `C_(2)H_(5)ONa`

B

heating with moist `Ag_(2)O`

C

heating with dry `Ag_(2)O`

D

treating with `C_(2)H_(5)MgBr`

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To convert \( C_2H_5Br \) (ethyl bromide) into \( C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5 \) (diethyl ether), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Reaction Type We are dealing with the conversion of an alkyl halide (ethyl bromide) into an ether. This typically involves a nucleophilic substitution reaction where the halide is replaced by an alkoxide ion. ### Step 2: Choose the Nucleophile In this case, the nucleophile will be the ethoxide ion (\( C_2H_5O^- \)). This can be generated from sodium ethoxide (\( C_2H_5ONa \)). ### Step 3: Reaction Mechanism The reaction can be summarized as follows: 1. Ethyl bromide (\( C_2H_5Br \)) reacts with sodium ethoxide (\( C_2H_5ONa \)). 2. The bromine atom is a good leaving group and will leave, forming a carbocation. 3. The ethoxide ion will attack the carbocation, resulting in the formation of diethyl ether. ### Step 4: Write the Balanced Equation The balanced chemical equation for the reaction is: \[ C_2H_5Br + C_2H_5ONa \rightarrow C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5 + NaBr \] ### Step 5: Conclusion Thus, \( C_2H_5Br \) can be converted into \( C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5 \) using sodium ethoxide (\( C_2H_5ONa \)). ### Summary of Possible Reagents 1. **Option A**: Sodium ethoxide (\( C_2H_5ONa \)) - This is a suitable reagent for the conversion. 2. **Option C**: Dry silver oxide (\( Ag_2O \)) - This can also facilitate the formation of ether from alkyl halides. ### Final Answer The conversion of \( C_2H_5Br \) to \( C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5 \) can be achieved using: - **Sodium ethoxide (\( C_2H_5ONa \))** or - **Dry silver oxide (\( Ag_2O \))**. ---
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