Ethers

Question 1

Preparation of Ethers

Answer 1

SN1 is almost exclusive for preparation of symmetrical ethers
SN2 used to generate symm, asymm, cyclic, acyclic, using OH SM
OHs need to be converted to conj bases(alkoxide, phenoxide) to serve as good Nu’s

Question 2

Reagents

Answer 2

Strong base
NaH
NaOH
Na(metal)