Practice question
Question
Which nucleophile converts CH₃CH₂CH₂I to CH₃CH₂CH₂OC(CH₃)3 in a polar aprotic solvent?
Explanation
NaOC(CH₃)3 (sodium tert-butoxide) substitutes I in CH₃CH₂CH₂I via SN₂ to form CH₃CH₂CH₂OC(CH₃)3 .
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