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Write the reactions of Williamson synthesis of2-ethoxy-3-methyipentane starting from ethanol and 3-methyl pentan-2-ol. (i) Reaction of3-methylpentan-2-ol with sodium. (ii) Reaction of ethanol with hydrogen bromide. (iii) Reaction of product formed in (i) reaction with the product of (ii).  

Answer:

Sol.        (i) (ii) (iii)