3. Use the reaction shown below to answer parts a-b. OH H20 HBr Br- a. Compare the structure of the starting material to the product. Based on the changes you observe, which mechanisms take place during the reaction? Circle all that apply. SN2 SN1 El E2 Acid/Base Radical Halogenation b. Draw the arrow-pushing mechanism that explains the formation of the products shown below. One mechanistic step should be shown per box; you will use all boxes. (Hint: Carbocation rearrangement.) Step 1 Products ОН H20 Br Br-H Step 2 Step 5 Step 3 Step 4
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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