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Which one of the following methods is suitable for the preparation of teri-butyl ethyl and why? (ii) (CH_(3))_(3)Coverset(-+)(O)k+CH_(3)CH_(2)-Cl rarr CH_(3)CH_(2)OC(CH_3)_(3) |
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Answer» Solution :The `S_(N)2` REACTION that occurs between an alkoxide and an alkyl halide (WILLIAMSON synthesis) is very suscepitble to STERIC hindrance. Since a tertiary alkyl chloride is used in method Undergoes `S_(N)2` reaction smoothly due to much less steric hindrance at the reacting CENTRE. Therefore, this method is suitable for the preparation of tert-butyl ethyl ether.  .
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