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Write the chemical equations for Williamson synthesis of 2 - Ethoxy - 2 - methyl - pentane starting from ethanol and 2 - Methylpentan - 2 - ol.

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In williamson synthesis, alkyl halide must always be less hindered because the reaction takes place by SN2 mechanism. Hence, base remove proton from alcohol to form alkoxide which reacts with alkyl halide to form ether.
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