Dr. Don T. Doit wanted to synthesize the anesthetic 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane. He used ethoxide ion and 2-chloro-2-methylpropane for

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Dr. Don T. Doit wanted to synthesize the anesthetic 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane. He used ethoxide ion and 2-chloro-2-methylpropane for his synthesis and ended up with very little ether. What was the predominant product of his synthesis? What reagents should he have used?