12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols
Ether Cleavage
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
Consider the following ether cleavage reaction in which the two C—O bonds of the ether are labeled with 1 and 2:
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Illustrate an arrow-pushing formalism that rationalizes the formation of the two haloalkanes and water. Determine and explain which C―O bond will break first.
Consider the following ether cleavage reaction in which the two C—O bonds of the ether are labeled with 1 and 2:
Illustrate an arrow-pushing formalism that rationalizes the formation of the two haloalkanes and water. Determine and explain which C―O bond will break first.