Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9.4, Problem 11P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason should be explained for difficulty in the synthesis of unsymmetrical ether.

Concept introduction:

Ethers:

An oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups is called as ether. The general formula of ether is R–O–R' where R and R′ group either alkyl or aryl groups.

Ethyl alcohol is reaction with acid which yields diethyl ether which is shown below.

Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition), Chapter 9.4, Problem 11P , additional homework tip  1

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ethyl propyl ether should be synthesized.

Concept introduction:

Ethers:

An oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups is called as ether. The general formula of ether is R–O–R', where R and R′ group either alkyl or aryl groups.

Ethyl alcohol is reaction with acid which yields diethyl ether which is shown below.

Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition), Chapter 9.4, Problem 11P , additional homework tip  2

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Ch. 9.4 - Prob. 13PCh. 9.5 - What product will be obtained from the reaction of...Ch. 9.5 - Prob. 15PCh. 9.6 - a. What is each ethers systematic name? 1....Ch. 9.8 - Draw the structure of the following: a....Ch. 9.8 - Prob. 20PCh. 9.8 - Would you expect the reactivity of a five-membered...Ch. 9.9 - Explain why the two arene oxides in Problem 22...Ch. 9.9 - Which compound is more likely to be...Ch. 9.11 - The following three nitrogen mustards were studied...Ch. 9 - What are the common and systematic names of the...Ch. 9 - Prob. 28PCh. 9 - Prob. 29PCh. 9 - Prob. 30PCh. 9 - Prob. 31PCh. 9 - What is the major product obtained from the...Ch. 9 - Draw structures for the following: a....Ch. 9 - Prob. 34PCh. 9 - Prob. 35PCh. 9 - Prob. 36PCh. 9 - Prob. 37PCh. 9 - Ethylene oxide reacts readily with HO.because of...Ch. 9 - Propose a mechanism for each of the following...Ch. 9 - Which of the following ethers would be obtained in...Ch. 9 - Show how each of the following syntheses could be...Ch. 9 - Prob. 42PCh. 9 - Prob. 43PCh. 9 - Prob. 44PCh. 9 - Propose a mechanism for each of the following...Ch. 9 - a. Propose a mechanism for the following reaction:...Ch. 9 - Three arene oxides can be obtained from...Ch. 9 - Prob. 48PCh. 9 - The following reaction takes place several times...Ch. 9 - Show how each of the following compounds could be...Ch. 9 - Propose a mechanism for the following reaction:Ch. 9 - Propose a mechanism for the following reaction:Ch. 9 - What alkenes would you expect to be obtained from...Ch. 9 - Triethylenemelamine (TEM) is an antitumor agent....Ch. 9 - When a diol that has OH groups on adjacent carbons...Ch. 9 - What product is obtained when...Ch. 9 - Prob. 58P
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