14.14: Solutions to Additional Exercises

Industrial Synthesis of Ethers using Bimolecular Condensation

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Synthesis of Ethers by Alkoxymercuration-Demercuration

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Possible route of synthesis:

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Cleavage of Ethers

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Answer: C

Synthesis of Epoxides

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Answer: A

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Reactions of Epoxides

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Answer: D

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Possible route of synthesis:

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Reactions of Epoxides with Grignard and Organolithium Reagents

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Answer: B