Question

Devise a procedure for preparation of 3 mmoles of benzyl tert-butyl ether. Starting materials are benzyl bromide and potassium tert-butoxide. Use acetonitrile as the solvent. Assume a yield of 50% of the product. Use a threefold excess of tert-butoxide and a 30-minute reflux. Include amounts of reagent and limiting reagents and amount of solvent.

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