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Which of the following leads to the formation of methyl t-butyl ether?

A) \[{{({{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}})}_{3}}CONa+C{{H}_{3}}Cl\]

B) \[C{{H}_{3}}ONa+{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{3}}CCl\]

C) \[{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{3}}CONa+{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}Cl\]

D) \[{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{3}}CONa+C{{H}_{3}}Cl\]

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

[d]: Secondary and tertiary alkyl halides readily undergo elimination reaction rather than ether formation in the presence of alkoxide.