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Why di tert-butyl ether cannot be prepared by Williamson synthesis ?

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To understand why di-tert-butyl ether cannot be prepared by Williamson synthesis, we need to analyze the mechanism of the Williamson synthesis and the structural features of di-tert-butyl ether. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Williamson Synthesis**: - The Williamson synthesis is a method for preparing ethers. It involves the reaction of an alkyl halide with an alkoxide ion (derived from an alcohol). - The general reaction can be represented as: \[ ...
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  • (A) Di-tert-butyl ether cannot be prepared by Williamson's ether synethesis. (R ) tert-Butyl bromide on treatment with sodium tert-butoxide preferentially undergoes elimination to form isobutylene and tert-butyl alcohol

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    If both (A) and (R ) are correct and (R ) is correct explanation of (A ).
    B
    If both (A ) and (R ) are correct but (R ) is not correct explanation of (A ).
    C
    If (A) is correct but (R ) is incorrect
    D
    If (A) is incorrect but (R ) is correct.

  • Which of the following ether cannot be prepared by Williamson's synthesis

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  • Which one of the following ethers cannot be prepared by Williamson's synthesis?

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    Diphenyl ether
    B
    Diethyl ether
    C
    Phenyl ethyl ether
    D
    Tertiary butyl ether

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