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What is the main product when a tertiary alkyl halide reacts with CH3ONa in the Williamson ether synthesis?

Options

  1. AEther
  2. BAlkene
  3. CAlcohol
  4. DAlkyl halide

Correct answer

B. Alkene

Step-by-step solution

When a tertiary alkyl halide reacts with CH 3 ONa in the Williamson ether synthesis, the main product is an alkene due to elimination reactions.

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