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Which one of the following methods is used to prepare Me $_{3}$ COEt with a good yield?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJEE Main
Options:
  • A Mixing EtONa with MegCCl
  • B Mixing Me $_{3}$ CONa with EtCl
  • C Heating a mixture of $(1 ; 1)$ EtOH and $\mathrm{Me}_{3} \mathrm{COH}$ in the presence of conc. $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
  • D Treatment of Me_COH with EtMgI
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Mixing Me $_{3}$ CONa with EtCl
\(\mathrm{Me}_{3} \mathrm{CONa} \underset{\left(1^{\circ} \text { alkyl halide) }\right.}{\stackrel{\mathrm{EtCl}}{\longrightarrow}} \mathrm{Me}_{3} \mathrm{COEt}\)
This reaction is known as Williamson's synthesis.
So, the correct option is B

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