What is the best way to prepare the following ethers using an alkyl halide and an alkoxide ion?a. CH3CH2CHOCH2CH2CH3CH3 c. OCH3 b. CH3CH2OCH2CHCH2CH2CH3CH3 d. CH2O

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Chapter11: Ethers, Epoxides, And Sulfides
Section11.4: Preparation Of Ethers
Problem 11.3P: Show how you might use the Williamson ether synthesis to prepare each ether. (a) (b)
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What is the best way to prepare the following ethers using an alkyl halide and an alkoxide ion?
a. CH3CH2CHOCH2CH2CH3
CH3

c. OCH3

b. CH3CH2OCH2CHCH2CH2CH3
CH3

d. CH2O

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