The best method for the preparation of 2...

The best method for the preparation of 2,2-dimethylbutane is via the reaction of

A

`Me_3 CBr and MeCH_2Br` in Na/ether

B

`(Me_3C)_2` CuLi and `MeCH_2Br`

C

`(MeCH_2)_2` CuLi and `Me_3CBr`

D

`Me_3CMgl` and `MeCH_(2)I`

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The correct Answer is:

B

Corey-House alkane synthesis gives the alkane in best yield
`(Me_3C)_2CuLi + underset((1^@))(MeCH_2Br) overset(Sn^2)rarr Me_3C-CH_2CH_3`

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