(a)
To determine: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols.
Interpretation: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols is to be identified.
Concept introduction: In a condensation reaction, two molecules join together to form a large molecule with the removal of small molecule such as water.
(b)
To determine: The formation of the given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols.
Interpretation: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols is to be identified.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an alkoxide ion with
(c)
To determine: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols.
Interpretation: The formation of given ether in good yield by condensation of the corresponding alcohol and the alternative method for the ether that cannot be prepared by the condensation of the alcohols is to be identified.
Concept introduction: In alkoxymercuration-demercuration, ether is produced when
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