Ethers Flashcards
1
Q
Stronger interactions _____ boiling point
A
increase
2
Q
Structure of ether
A
R-O-R, no O-H bonds, no H-bonding
3
Q
Alkoxide
A
O- aka deprotonated alcohol
4
Q
Ethers lack ____ protons & are inert toward ____
A
acidic, strong base
5
Q
Williamson Ether Synthesis
A
- Can be used to make symmetric or asymmetric ethers
- Alkoxides are good Nu (SN2) & strong bases
6
Q
Intramolecular reactions are ____ than intermolecular reactions
A
faster
7
Q
Relative rates for ring closure
A
3 membered ring ≥ 5 > 6 > 4»_space; 7, 8
8
Q
Avoid product mixtures by _____
A
ensuring reagents have different roles.
