The main product he obtained is not the target molecule

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One chemistry 370 student was attempting to synthesize ethyl t-butyl ether by a William ether synthesis with sodium ethoxide and t-butyl bromide. To his surprise, the major product he obtained is NOT the target molecule. (a) What is the product? (b) Provide a mechanism showing the formation of the product at a. (c) Suggest a more feasible synthesis condition for the conversion.

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