The most common method for the synthesis of unsymmetrical ethers is the Williams
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Question
The most common method for the synthesis of unsymmetrical ethers is the Williamson synthesis, a reaction (SN2) of an alkoxide ion with an alkyl halide. Two pathways are possible, but often one is preferred. Construct the preferred pathway for the synthesis of 2-propoxypropane from propene, with propene-derived alkyl halide and alkoxide intermediates, by dragging the appropriate compounds into their bins and selecting the reagents from the drop-down list.
***I also need reagent one and reagent two!
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Explanation / Answer
Reagent 1: Ch3CO3H Product 1: The Epoxide Reagent 2: HBr ROOR Product 2: CH3CH2CH2Br Reagent 3: NaAlH4 Product 3: Sodium ion with Oxygen on the Y-like structure.