Nomenclature, Methods of Preparation — Prelims Questions

Which of the following ethers cannot be prepared by Williamson ether synthesis using a primary alkyl halide and an alkoxide?

What is the IUPAC name of the compound $CH_3-O-CH(CH_3)CH_2CH_3$?

When ethanol is heated with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ at $140^circ C$, the major product formed is:

Which of the following reactions would be the most suitable for preparing 2-methoxypropane?

Which of the following statements about the preparation of ethers is INCORRECT?

What is the common name for methoxybenzene?

Which of the following combinations of reactants would be suitable for the preparation of ethyl methyl ether via Williamson synthesis?