12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols
Making Ethers - Acid-Catalyzed Alkoxylation
Problem 8
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionEthers can be synthesized by substituting ethanol for water in the acid-catalyzed hydration reaction. Suggest an arrow-pushing mechanism which accounts for the formation of the ethyl ether under these conditions.
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