Ether Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Williamson Ether Synthesis
A
Alkoxides behave as nucleophiles
Can’t attack hindered methyl halide
SN2
2
Q
Williamson Ether Synthesis (Phenols)
A
3
Q
Oxirane Synthesis
A
Internal SN2
4
Q
Alkene Peroxy Oxidation
A
5
Q
Cleavage (SN2)
A
At high temperatures
Alcohol product reacts with halide to make alkyl halide
6
Q
Cleavage (SN1)
A
Alcohol Product reacts wtih halide to form alkyl halide
7
Q
Oxirane Acid Cleavage
A
Can be SN1 or SN2
8
Q
Oxirane Base Cleavage
A
SN2 Character
