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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![Draw the structure(s) of the major organic product(s) of the following reaction.
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• Include counter-ions, e.g., Nat, I', in your submission, but draw them in their own
separate sketcher.
• Omit products derived from the acidic or basic reagent itself, e.g. HN(i-Pr)₂ derived
from N(i-Pr)₂.
• If substantial starting material is present at the end of the reaction, include it in the
products.
• If no reaction occurs, draw the organic starting material.
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