Chapter 30, Problem 30.46P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The stepwise mechanism for the conversion of dihalide $A$ and cyclohexane $\text{-1, 4-}$ diol to polyether $B$ in the presence of ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: Nucleophilic addition reaction is a type of organic reaction in which the nucleophile is added to the electrophilic site. in case of carbonyl compounds the carbonyl carbon acts as electrophilic site.