Ethers can often be prepared by SN2 reaction of alkoxide ions, RO*, with alkyl halides. Which of the two possible routes would be the better choice to synthesize the molecule shown below? Explain briefly. 11.11 Ethers can often be prepared by SN2 reaction ofalkoxide ions, RO, with alkyl halides. Which of the twopossible routes would be the better choice to synthesize themolecule shown below? Explain briefly.(a)(b)Oor+CH31+ CH3O

11.11 Ethers can often be prepared by SN2 reaction of alkoxide ions, RO", with alkyl halides. Which of the two possible routes would be the better choice to synthesize the molecule shown below? Explain briefly. (a) (b) or + CH31 + CH3O™

11.11 Ethers can often be prepared by SN2 reaction of alkoxide ions, RO", with alkyl halides. Which of the two possible routes would be the better choice to synthesize the molecule shown below? Explain briefly. (a) (b) or + CH31 + CH3O™

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Ethers can often be prepared by SN2 reaction of alkoxide ions, RO*, with alkyl halides. Which of the two possible routes would be the better choice to synthesize the molecule shown below? Explain briefly.

11.11 Ethers can often be prepared by SN2 reaction of
alkoxide ions, RO, with alkyl halides. Which of the two
possible routes would be the better choice to synthesize the
molecule shown below? Explain briefly.
(a)
(b)
O
or
+
CH31
+ CH3O

Definition Definition Organic compounds in which one or more hydrogen atom in an alkane is replaced by a halogen atom (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine). These are also known as haloalkanes.

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