ORGANIC CHEMISTRY  LL PRINT UPGRADE
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LL PRINT UPGRADE
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Author: Klein
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Chapter 13.5, Problem 2LTS
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Reagents used in Williamson ether synthesis has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Williamson ether synthesis is one of the methods to synthesize Ethers. It involves two steps.

The first step involves the deprotonation of Alcohol to Alkoxide ion

The second step involves in the nucleophilic attack of Alkoxide ion by a SN2 mechanism.

Mechanism:

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY  LL PRINT UPGRADE, Chapter 13.5, Problem 2LTS , additional homework tip  1

A hydride ion acts as a base and deprotonation of Alcohol takes places.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY  LL PRINT UPGRADE, Chapter 13.5, Problem 2LTS , additional homework tip  2

The Alkoxide ion acts as nucleophile and attacks the alkyl halide by SN2 process.

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