Chapter 13.5, Problem 5PTS

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reagents used to prepare the given ethers via Williamson ether synthesis has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Williamson Ether Synthesis: Alcohols $\left(\text{R-OH}\right)$ reacts with alkyl halide forms ether $\left(\text{R-O-R}\right)\text{.}$ is called Williamson ether synthesis.

The first step in this reaction is forming the conjugate base of the alcohol (called an alkoxide) by the reaction of the alcohol with sodium metal. This reaction forms hydrogen gas $\left({\text{H}}_2\right)$ as a biproduct.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reagents used to prepare the given ethers via Williamson ether synthesis has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Williamson Ether Synthesis: Alcohols $\left(\text{R-OH}\right)$ reacts with alkyl halide forms ether $\left(\text{R-O-R}\right)\text{.}$ is called Williamson ether synthesis.

The first step in this reaction is forming the conjugate base of the alcohol (called an alkoxide) by the reaction of the alcohol with sodium metal. This reaction forms hydrogen gas $\left({\text{H}}_2\right)$ as a biproduct.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reagents used to prepare the given ethers via Williamson ether synthesis has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Williamson Ether Synthesis: Alcohols $\left(\text{R-OH}\right)$ reacts with alkyl halide forms ether $\left(\text{R-O-R}\right)\text{.}$ is called Williamson ether synthesis.

The first step in this reaction is forming the conjugate base of the alcohol (called an alkoxide) by the reaction of the alcohol with sodium metal. This reaction forms hydrogen gas $\left({\text{H}}_2\right)$ as a biproduct.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reagents used to prepare the given ethers via Williamson ether synthesis has to be given.

Concept introduction:

Williamson Ether Synthesis: Alcohols $\left(\text{R-OH}\right)$ reacts with alkyl halide forms ether $\left(\text{R-O-R}\right)\text{.}$ is called Williamson ether synthesis.

The first step in this reaction is forming the conjugate base of the alcohol (called an alkoxide) by the reaction of the alcohol with sodium metal. This reaction forms hydrogen gas $\left({\text{H}}_2\right)$ as a biproduct.