Predict the products of reactions of ethers and epoxides, including the following:(a) Cleavage and autoxidation of ethers(b) Acid- and base-promoted opening of epoxides(c) Reactions of epoxides with organometallic reagents(d) Cleavage of silyl ethers

Predict the products of reactions of ethers and epoxides, including the following:(a) Cleavage and autoxidation of ethers(b) Acid- and base-promoted opening of epoxides(c) Reactions of epoxides with organometallic reagents(d) Cleavage of silyl ethers

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Predict the products of reactions of ethers and epoxides, including the following:
(a) Cleavage and autoxidation of ethers
(b) Acid- and base-promoted opening of epoxides
(c) Reactions of epoxides with organometallic reagents
(d) Cleavage of silyl ethers

Definition Definition Special class of cyclic ethers (R-O-R') with a three-atom ring. Epoxides are an important functional group in organic chemistry as they generate reactive centers due to their unusual high reactivity. This high reactivity make epoxides toxic and mutagenic.

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