Which pair of reagents would produce the highest yield of (R)-2-ethoxybutane?
A) sodium (S)-2-butoxide + iodoethane
B) sodium (R)-2-butoxide + iodoethane
C) sodium ethoxide + (S)-2-iodobutane
D) sodium ethoxide + (R)-2-iodobutane
E) Both B and C would work equally well.

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The Answer of Which pair of reagents would produce the highest yield of (R)-2-ethoxybutane?
A) sodium (S)-2-butoxide + iodoethane
B) sodium (R)-2-butoxide + iodoethane
C) sodium ethoxide + (S)-2-iodobutane
D) sodium ethoxide + (R)-2-iodobutane
E) Both B and C would work equally well.

Which Pair of Reagents Would Produce the Highest Yield of (R)-2-Ethoxybutane