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  4. The major product of the reaction between tert-butyl chloride and sodium ethoxide is

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Q. The major product of the reaction between tert-butyl chloride and sodium ethoxide is

KEAMKEAM 2009Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

Sodium ethoxide is a strong base, so it causes dehydrohalogenation of $ 3^\circ$ alkyl halide and gives alkene

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