Write a mechanism that accounts for the formation of ethyl isopropyl ether as one of the products in the following reaction. CI OEt Write the mechanism for step two of this reaction (where the product of step one reacts with the solvent, ethanol). Show lone pairs and formal charges. Only the acidic hydrogen should be drawn out with a covalent bond. H₂C H₂C Edit Drawing CH₂ H₂C Write the mechanism for the last step of this reaction (formation of ethyl isopropyl ether). Show lone pairs and formal charges. Only the acidic hydrogen should be drawn out with a covalent bond. CI will act as the base in this reaction. CH₂ Edit Drawing HCI EtOH QEt +HCI CH₂₁
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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![**Formation of Ethyl Isopropyl Ether Mechanism**
**Overview:**
This section outlines the mechanism by which ethyl isopropyl ether is formed as one of the products in the given reaction involving hydrochloric acid (HCl) and ethanol (EtOH).
**Reaction Description:**
The starting materials react to form two products: isopropyl chloride (Cl) and ethyl isopropyl ether (OEt).
**Step 2 Mechanism:**
- This step involves the reaction of the intermediate product with ethanol.
- The diagram shows:
- A curved arrow indicating the movement of electron pairs.
- Lone pairs and formal charges on atoms.
- The acidic hydrogen is shown with a covalent bond.
**Final Step Mechanism:**
- This step illustrates the formation of ethyl isopropyl ether.
- The diagram includes:
- The departure of chloride ion (Cl⁻) acting as the base.
- Movement of electron pairs using curved arrows.
- Emphasis on lone pairs and formal charges.
- The covalent bond to the acidic hydrogen is highlighted.
These diagrams guide learners in understanding the electron flow and structural changes within the reaction, crucial for mastering organic reaction mechanisms.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F5e84af45-86a9-469b-8528-b201c5b7b259%2F1bfa6e78-877f-4b39-9fbc-2a232ff4ab37%2F083vjbd_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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