Pick the reactant or solvent in each part that gives the faster SN2 reaction.a. reaction of -OH with CH3CH2Br or CH3CH2Clb. reaction of CH3CH2CH2Cl with NaOH or NaOCOCH3c. reaction of CH3CH2CH2I with -OCH3 in CH3OH or DMSO
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.
Pick the reactant or solvent in each part that gives the faster SN2 reaction.
a. reaction of -OH with CH3CH2Br or CH3CH2Cl
b. reaction of CH3CH2CH2Cl with NaOH or NaOCOCH3
c. reaction of CH3CH2CH2I with -OCH3 in CH3OH or DMSO
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