Chapter 7, Problem 7.39P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The routes of synthesis of ether, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{OCH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$, by using ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{-}$ and ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}^{-}$ as a nucleophile is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: Concept introduction: The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any chemical reaction is termed as substitution reaction. The electron rich chemical species that contains negative charge or lone pair of electrons are known as a nucleophile. In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, nucleophile takes the position of leaving group by attacking the electron deficient carbon atom.