Which reagent(s) IS NOT used in the synthesis problem shown below? Note: This synthesis problem involves both alkene and alkyne reactions. If you're not sure how to start, make a list of objectives based on the changes you observe. Then consider the reagent options listed below, and use your notes to determine what each reagent does. O A. 1-iodoethane O B. NaH C. H2, Pb(OAc)2, Pd/CaCO3, quinoline O D. MCPBA O E. Na, NH3
Reactions of Ethers
Ethers (R-O-R’) are compounds formed by replacing hydrogen atoms of an alcohol (R-OH compound) or a phenol (C6H5OH) by an aryl/ acyl group (functional group after removing single hydrogen from an aromatic ring). In this section, reaction, preparation and behavior of ethers are discussed in the context of organic chemistry.
Epoxides
Epoxides are a special class of cyclic ethers which are an important functional group in organic chemistry and generate reactive centers due to their unusual high reactivity. Due to their high reactivity, epoxides are considered to be toxic and mutagenic.
Williamson Ether Synthesis
An organic reaction in which an organohalide and a deprotonated alcohol forms ether is known as Williamson ether synthesis. Alexander Williamson developed the Williamson ether synthesis in 1850. The formation of ether in this synthesis is an SN2 reaction.
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