Chapter 9.15, Problem 62P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Three products obtained when $\text{2-bromo-2-methypropane}$ is dissolved in a mixture of 80% ethanol and 20% water is to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Ether can be synthesized by the reaction of an alkyl halide with an alkoxide ion.  This reaction is called the Williamson ether synthesis.

$\text{R-Br}\text{+}{\text{R-O}}^{\text{-}}\to \text{R-O-R}\text{+}{\text{Br}}^{\text{-}}$

Where $\text{R-Br}$ is alkyl halide and ${\text{R-O}}^{\text{-}}$ is alkoxide ion.