1. The acid-catalyzed synthesis of diethyl ether occurs via an \( \text{S}_N2 \) reaction although a protic solvent is used. Discuss in your group why this substitution cannot occur via an \( \text{S}_N1 \) reaction, and why \( \text{E}_1 \) and \( \text{E}_2 \) reactions do not occur. Your answer should be in complete sentences and use appropriate vocabulary to describe the molecules involved.**Reaction Equation:**\[ 2 \, \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \xrightarrow{\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4(aq)} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \]**Explanation:**- The reactants, ethanol (\( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \)), are shown above the reaction arrow.- Sulfuric acid (\( \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4(aq) \)) acts as a catalyst.- The product is diethyl ether (\( \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3 \)), along with water (\( \text{H}_2\text{O} \)) as a byproduct.

The given reaction is the synthesis of diethyl ether through the SN2 mechanism. First of all, one…

1. The acid catalyzed synthesis of diethyl ether occurs via and Sn2 reaction although a protic solvent is used. Discuss in your group why this substitution cannot occur via an SN1 reaction, and why E1 and E2 reactions do not occur. Your answer should be in complete sentences and use appropriate vocabulary to describe the molecules involved. 2 H,SO4(aq) + H2O

1. The acid catalyzed synthesis of diethyl ether occurs via and Sn2 reaction although a protic solvent is used. Discuss in your group why this substitution cannot occur via an SN1 reaction, and why E1 and E2 reactions do not occur. Your answer should be in complete sentences and use appropriate vocabulary to describe the molecules involved. 2 H,SO4(aq) + H2O

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