12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols
Naming Ethers
Problem 14a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn the presence of 18-crown-6, potassium permanganate dissolves in benzene to give 'purple benzene,' a useful reagent for oxidizing alkenes in an aprotic environment. Use a drawing of the complex to show why KMnO4 dissolves in benzene and why the reactivity of the permanganate ion is enhanced.
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