Predict the product for the following reaction.
A) Propene
B) Diethyl ether
C) 1-hexanol
D) 1-propoxypropane

Question

Predict the product for the following reaction. 
A) Propene 
B) Diethyl ether 
C) 1-hexanol 
D) 1-propoxypropane

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given reaction is Williamson synthesis, which involves the nucleophilic substitution of a halide ion with an alkoxide ion to form an ether. In this case, the halide ion is bromide (Br-) and the alkoxide ion is propoxide (CH3CH2O-). The reaction can be represented as:

CH3CH2O- + CH3CH2Br → CH3CH2OCH2CH2CH3 + Br-

This product is 1-propoxypropane. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Predict the Product for the Following Reaction