Question

Write the names of reagents and equations for the preparation of the following ethers by Williamson’s synthesis.

(i) 1 -propoxypropane
(ii) Ethoxy benzene
(iii) 2-methyl-2-methoxy propane
(iv) 1-methoxyethane

Answer 1

(i) 1 -propoxypropane, (ii) Ethoxy benzene, (iii) 2-methyl-2-methoxy propane, (iv) 1-methoxyethane