Problem #11: Ethers can often be prepared by SN2 reaction of alkoxide ions, RO-, with alkyl halides. Suppose you wanted to prepare cyclohexyl methyl ether. Which of the two possible routes shown below would you choose? Briefly explain.
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- Route 1: Cyclohexoxide ion (cyclohexyl O-) reacts with methyl bromide (CH3Br). - Route 2: Methoxide ion (CH3O-) reacts with cyclohexyl bromide. Show more…
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