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Learn about the preparation of ethers from alcohols, including symmetrical and unsymmetrical ethers using Williamson's synthesis. Explore the cleavage of ethers using strong acids like HI and reactions of cyclic ethers, including epoxides and acid-catalyzed ring-opening reactions.
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Organic chemistry for medicine and biology students Chem 2311 Chapter 8 Ethers By Prof. Dr. Adel M. Awadallah Islamic University of Gaza
Preparation of Ethers • Symmetrical ethers (from alcohols) B) Unsymmetrical ethers (Williamson’s Synthesis)
Cleavage of Ethers Ethers are cleaved by strong acids such as HI
Epoxides (Oxiranes) Cyclic ethers with a three-membered rings
Reactions of Epoxides When attacked by nucleophiles, epoxides undergo acid catalized ring opening.