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4. Using the reactions you have learned to date, show how to convert 1-butene into dibutyl ether. You must use 1-buteneas the source of all carbon atoms in the dibutyl ether. Show all required reagents and all molecules synthesized all the way.

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Answer:

Four different reagent where used 1) BH3 & 2) H2O2/NaOH to produce butanol, followed by 3)PBr3 to produce Bromobutane and finally 4) NaOBu to produce the dibutylether

Step-by-step explanation:

Please find attached the step by step reaction

4. Using the reactions you have learned to date, show how to convert 1-butene into-example-1
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