2. Provide a mechanism for the reaction ("the hiking deuterium atom") below. This problem may look hard or strange as it seems as if the deuterium "hikes" around the rings, but the D atom is not involved in any of the steps. This reaction was in fact reported in the literature. Hints: There are 2 electrocyclic reactions. Start with the opening of the four-membered ring and pay close attention to the configuration of the new C=C bonds. Н. D H heat H... D
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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