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The following is not an appropriate reaction for the preparation of t-butyl ethyl ether.

What would be the major product of this reaction? Write a suitable reaction for the preparation of t-butyethyl ether.

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The major product of the given reaction is 2methylprop-1-ene. It is because sodium ethoxide is a strong nucleophile as well as a strong base.
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