Synthesis 2c - Ethers Flashcards
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What are ethers?
A
Substituted alkanes in which a hydrogen atom is replaced with an alkoxy functional group
2
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Naming ethers?
A
The alkoxy group is named by adding the ending ‘oxy’ to the alkyl substituent, and thus prefixes the name of the longest carbon chain
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4
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How are ethers prepared?
A
In a nucleophilic substitution reaction by reacting a monohaloalkane with an alkoxide.
5
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Why do ether molecules have lower b.p’s than corresponding isomeric alcohols?
A
Due to lack of hydrogen bonding.
6
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Why are larger ethers insoluble in water?
A
Due to increased molecular size.
7
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Why are ethers commonly used as solvents?
A
They are relatively inert chemically and will dissolve many organic compounds.
