Organic Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
Organic Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134160382
Author: Leroy G. Wade, Jan W. Simek
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14.7, Problem 14.13P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols.

Interpretation: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols is to be identified.

Concept introduction: In a condensation reaction, two molecules join together to form a large molecule with the removal of small molecule such as water.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The formation of the given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols.

Interpretation: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The reaction of an alkoxide ion with 1° alkyl halide through SN2 mechanism to form ether is known as Williamson reaction.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols.

Interpretation: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols is to be identified.

Concept introduction: In alkoxymercuration-demercuration, ether is produced when alkene reacts with an alcohol in the presence of mercury acetate.

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