Properties of Ethers Flashcards
1
Q
is there H-bonding?
A
no
2
Q
bp, mp vs. alcohol?
A
ethers have much lower bp, mp
reason: no H-bonding
3
Q
acidic proton?
A
oxygen doesn’t have an H, so no
4
Q
in presence of basic reagents?
A
ethers are inert in the presence of basic reagents
no rxn: Grignard, RLi, terminal alkyne, H-, NaOH
5
Q
what type of solvent?
A
ethers are polar aprotic solvents
