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A small amount of another organic product is formed in a
Chapter 10, Problem 27P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 27P
A small amount of another organic product is formed in a Williamson ether synthesis. What is this product when the alkyl halide used in the synthesis of butyl propyl ether is
a. propyl bromide? b. butyl bromide?
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QUESTION:
Problem 27P
A small amount of another organic product is formed in a Williamson ether synthesis. What is this product when the alkyl halide used in the synthesis of butyl propyl ether is
a. propyl bromide? b. butyl bromide?
ANSWER:
Solution 27P
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Ethers are synthesized by the reaction of an alkyl halide with an alkoxide ion. This reaction is known as Williamson ether synthesis.