Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 11, Problem 12PP
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Interpretation:

Two methods for preparing isopropyl methyl ether by Williamson ether synthesis are need to be written. Out of the two methods, the reason why one method gives a better yield of ether than the other is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Williamson synthesis is used for the preparation of unsymmetrical ethers.

The mechanism for the reaction is as follows:

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 11, Problem 12PP

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