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If sec-butyl-ethyl ether were synthesized by a Williamson synthesis, which combination would give the best results with the least amount of elimination?

If sec-butyl-ethyl ether were synthesized by a Williamson synthesis, which combination-example-1
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If sec-butyl ether were synthesized by a Williamson synthesis, the combination that would give the best results with the least amount of elimination is (b) using sodium sec-butoxide and Bromoethane. Since bromoethane is an alkyl halide with the halogen attached at the terminal of the compound.
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