(a)
To determine: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis methods.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis methods is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an alkoxide ion with
In alkoxymercuration-demercuration, ether is produced when
(b)
To determine: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an alkoxide ion with
In alkoxymercuration-demercuration, ether is produced when alkene reacts with an alcohol in the presence of mercury acetate.
(c)
To determine: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an alkoxide ion with
In alkoxymercuration-demercuration, ether is produced when alkene reacts with an alcohol in the presence of mercury acetate.
(d)
To determine: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an alkoxide ion with
In alkoxymercuration-demercuration, ether is produced when alkene reacts with an alcohol in the presence of mercury acetate.
(e)
To determine: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an alkoxide ion with
In alkoxymercuration-demercuration, ether is produced when alkene reacts with an alcohol in the presence of mercury acetate.
(f)
To determine: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method.
Interpretation: The synthesis of the given ether by alkoxymercuration-demercuration and Williamson synthesis method is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an alkoxide ion with
In alkoxymercuration-demercuration, ether is produced when alkene reacts with an alcohol in the presence of mercury acetate.
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