c.) Write a reasonable forward synthesis for the conversion of 2-bromopentane to ethyl methyl ether. d.) Write any reaction with an alkene that occurs via a syn addition and draw its transition state. e.) Write any reaction with an alkene that occurs via an anti addition and draw its transition state
Reactions of Ethers
Ethers (R-O-R’) are compounds formed by replacing hydrogen atoms of an alcohol (R-OH compound) or a phenol (C6H5OH) by an aryl/ acyl group (functional group after removing single hydrogen from an aromatic ring). In this section, reaction, preparation and behavior of ethers are discussed in the context of organic chemistry.
Epoxides
Epoxides are a special class of cyclic ethers which are an important functional group in organic chemistry and generate reactive centers due to their unusual high reactivity. Due to their high reactivity, epoxides are considered to be toxic and mutagenic.
Williamson Ether Synthesis
An organic reaction in which an organohalide and a deprotonated alcohol forms ether is known as Williamson ether synthesis. Alexander Williamson developed the Williamson ether synthesis in 1850. The formation of ether in this synthesis is an SN2 reaction.
- Answer the following questions involving
organic synthesis :
c.) Write a reasonable forward synthesis for the conversion of 2-bromopentane to ethyl methyl ether.
d.) Write any reaction with an
e.) Write any reaction with an alkene that occurs via an anti addition and draw its transition state.
f.) Define Markovnikov’s rule and write out two reactions: one that is a Markovnikov addition and another that is an anti-Markovnikov pathway.
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