
Organic Chemistry, Loose-leaf Version
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Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
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Chapter 11.6, Problem 11.7P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Mechanism for the given reaction has to be proposed.
Concept Introduction:
Acid-catalyzed cleavage of ethers: Cleavage of ether requires both a strong acid and good leaving group. Mechanism of acid-catalyzed cleavage of dialkyl ethers depends on the nature of the carbons bonded to oxygen.
Step 1: Add proton (proton transfer from the acid catalyst to the oxygen atom of ether gives oxonium ion.
Step 2: Break a bond to give a stable molecules or ions (formation of carbocation). Nucleophilic attack and the elimination of leaving group occurs simultaneously forming stable carbocation.
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