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.
I understand why it's an alcohol, but why is it not the others? Please explain your reasoning. Thank you!
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Functional Group: Alcohol (OH)
2. **2-Butanone**
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Functional Group: Ketone (C=O)
3. **Ethyl Vinyl Ether**
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Functional Group: Ether (C-O-C)
4. **2-Methyl-2-propen-1-ol**
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Functional Group: Alcohol (OH) and Alkene (C=C)
5. **2-Methylpropanal**
Molecular Formula: C4H8O
Functional Group: Aldehyde (CHO)
#### Infrared Spectrum Analysis:
The IR spectrum shown in the image plots the transmittance (%T) versus the wavenumber (cm⁻¹). The wavenumber ranges from 4000 cm⁻¹ to 500 cm⁻¹, which covers the typical range for infrared spectroscopy analysis of organic compounds.
**Features of the IR Spectrum:**
- **Broad O-H Stretch (~3400 cm⁻¹):** This is indicative of the presence of an alcohol (OH) functional group. A broad peak around 3400 cm⁻¹ is typically attributed to the hydrogen-b](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F3b49abb7-22b1-43f4-8ea9-ededd2a6e7a5%2F7e469a97-cb71-41fa-b5a2-26078f88adf0%2F1qk9gyw_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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