Chapter 20.6, Problem 20.10P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The synthesis of allyl phenyl ether and 2-butenyl phenyl ether from phenol and appropriate alkenyl halides have to be shown.

Concept Introduction:

Williamson ether synthesis:

It is the reaction in which an alkoxide or phenoxide ion reacts with an organohalide via ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction to synthesis ether. The alkoxide or phenoxide ion can be obtained by the deprotonation of an alcohol or a phenol respectively using a base such as $\text{NaOH}$.

Example: