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In contrast to the reaction (i), reaction (ii) predicts the formation of a thioether. Explain this phenomenon.
Reaction (ii) produces a thioether because a secondary leaving group always prefers substitution.
Reaction (ii) produces a thioether because ethanethiolate is more nucleophilic than ethanolate.
Reaction (ii) produces a thioether because ethanethiolate is more basic than ethanolate.
Reaction (ii) produces a thioether because a tertiary leaving group always prefers substitution.