Ch 18 ethers

Question 1

Synthesis of ethers: Williamson ether synthesis

Answer 1

RO- + R’CH2X –> ROCH2R’ + X-

Question 2

Synthesis of ethers: alkoxymercuration/demercuration

Answer 2

1) ROH, (CF3CO2)2Hg / 2) NaBH4

Alkene – > alkane with C-O-R group

Question 3

Reactions of ethers: cleavage by HBr or HI

Answer 3

HX, H2O

Alkyl halide and alcohol are products