Chapter 11, Problem 11.6P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why the mixture of two isomeric ethers is formed in the reaction, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH=CHCH}}_{\text{3}}+\text{MeOH}+\text{Hg}{\left(\text{OAc}\right)}_2\to \stackrel{{\text{NaBH}}_{\text{4}}}{\to }$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The ethers are synthesized by the reaction of alkene with alcohol in presence of mercuric acetate. In the alkoxy mercuration reduction reaction, the alcohol acts as a nucleophile and reacts with mercurium ion intermediate.