Practice Chemical Reactions (7.6.3) - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

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Question 1.
What is the general structure of ethers?
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Think about the components that make up ethers.
Question 2.
What is the order of reactivity for ether cleavage with hydrogen halides?
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Focus on the strength of the acids involved.
3Question 3.
Which of the following hydrogen halides is the most effective for cleaving ethers?
- HCl
- HBr
- HI
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Consider which is stronger based on their acidic properties.
4Question 4.
True or False: Ethers are more reactive than alcohols.
- True
- False
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Think about the conditions needed for each to react.
Question 5.
Devise a synthetic route to produce anisole from phenol. Consider the necessary reagents and steps.
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Identify the electrophilic substitution reaction that occurs.
Question 6.
How would one prepare triethyl ether using the Williamson synthesis? Name all reagents and conditions required.
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Focus on ensuring the use of an unhindered alkyl halide.

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