The reaction is called

1 2015 AIPMT-I Alcohols, Phenols and EthersPreparation of ethers Easy
The reaction is called
A Williamson Synthesis
B Williamson continuous etherification process
C Etard reaction
D Gattermann–Koch reaction

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Sodium tert-butoxide reacts with ethyl chloride ($S_N2$) to give tert-butyl ethyl ether.
This is Williamson's synthesis, used for the preparation of ethers.

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