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Chapter 16.7, Problem 7P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
A stepwise mechanism is to be written for the acid catalyzed formation of oxane from
Concept Introduction:
Primary alcohols form ethers when they are heated in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Two molecules of the alcohol undergo condensation and form a larger molecule, that is ether and a smaller molecule, which is water.
In the first step, the alcohol is protonated by the acid catalyst producing an alkoxonium ion.
In the second step, another alcohol molecule acts as a nucleophile and attacks the alkoxonium ion.
In the final step, the de-protonation of alkoxonium ion takes place to form the ether molecule.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LL >BI<
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