Question

Give the set of reactants (including an alkyl halide and a nucleophile) that could be used to synthesize the following ether: Draw the molecules on the canvas by choosing buttons from the Tools (for bonds and charges), Atoms, and Templates toolbars, including charges where needed.

CH3CH2OCH2CH2CHCH3
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CH3

Answer 1

Iodoethane and isopentanol.

Step-by-step explanation:

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This is a case in which the Williamson ether synthesis is carried out by the reaction between the alcoxide's anion and an alkyl halide (more reactive towards the substitution). In such a way, on the attached picture, you will find the necessary chemical reaction which involves iodoethane and isopentanol as the set of reactants to obtain the shown ether ethyl isopentyl ether and hydrogen iodide as a side product.

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