why do tert butyl Ether cannot be prepared by William son synthesis
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The Williamson synthesis proceeds via an SN2 mechanism, in which an alkoxide ion displaces a halogen ion.
This method cannot be used with tertiary alkyl halides, because the competing elimination reaction predominates
The Williamson synthesis proceeds via an SN2 mechanism, in which an alkoxide ion displaces a halogen ion.
This method cannot be used with tertiary alkyl halides, because the competing elimination reaction predominates
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