What is the function of potassium carbonate in this reaction? (Williamson ether
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What is the function of potassium carbonate in this reaction? (Williamson ether synthesis)
-None of the answers shown are correct
-K2CO3 is used to neutralize excess NaOH generated in the reaction
-K2CO3 is one of the by-products
-K2CO3 functions as the catalyst
A Williamson synthesis reaction occurs by which mechanism?
-Free radical addition
-Nucleophilic addition
-Electrophilic addition
-The correct answer is not given
What is the function of the sodium hydroxide used in the reaction? (Williamson ether synthesis)
-NaOH is the reducing agent
-NaOH removes water soluble impurities from the ether layer
-None of the answers shown are correct
-NaOH is the electrophile
Which would be the most appropriate alkyl halide to use when forming the ether, 4-propoxytoluene, by Williamson synthesis?
-Propyl iodide
-Dipropyl ether
-tert-butyl bromide
-Any of the answers shown are equally appropriate
Explanation / Answer
K2CO3 functions as the catalyst
-The correct answer is not given
NaOH removes water soluble impurities from the ether layer
Propyl iodide
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