Draw the major organic product formed when the compound shown below undergoes a reaction with an excess of EtOH under acidic conditions. Interactive 3D display mode H₂C
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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**Part A**
Draw the major organic product formed when the compound shown below undergoes a reaction with an excess of EtOH under acidic conditions.
*Interactive 3D display mode*
![Molecular structure]
- **Structure Description**: The chemical structure displayed shows a carbon chain with an aldehyde group. Specifically, it is butanal, with the aldehyde group at the end of a three-carbon chain. The structure contains:
- A terminal carbonyl group (C=O).
- The remaining carbon atoms attached to hydrogen atoms (H₃C).
**Instructions**:
Draw the molecule on the canvas by choosing buttons from the Tools (for bonds), Atoms, and Advanced Template toolbars. The single bond is active by default.
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