What product was formed and why did this route to the ether


A student attempted to prepare tert-butyl ethyl ether by a substitution reaction between 2-cloro-2-methylpropane (tert-butyl chloride) and sodium ethoxide. None of the desired ether was obtained. What product was formed and why did this route to the ether fail? Suggest a different substitution reaction that should yield the desired product.

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Chemistry: What product was formed and why did this route to the ether
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