Which is the best method for the synthesis of tert-butyl methyl ether?

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The best method for the synthesis of tert-butyl methyl ether is through the Williamson ether synthesis reaction, which involves the reaction of an alkoxide (in this case, a sodium alkoxide) with an alkyl halide (in this case, iodomethane) to form the ether product. Option B shows the correct reagents for this reaction, yielding tert-butyl methyl ether. Option A is incorrect because it uses a bromide instead of an iodide. Option C is incorrect because it involves the self-condensation of alcohols to form ethers, which is not an efficient method for this specific ether formation. Option D is incorrect because it involves an alcohol and an ether reacting together, which would likely result in competitive reactions yielding a mixture of compounds. Option E is also incorrect because it uses an alcohol and a carboxylic acid, which is not a known reaction for ether synthesis.

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