Chapter 6: Q36P (page 329)
Give two syntheses for (CH3)2CH-OCH3, and explain which synthesis is better.
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Two methods for syntheses of (CH3)2CH-OCH3,
- Williamson synthesis

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Chapter 6: Q36P (page 329)
Give two syntheses for (CH3)2CH-OCH3, and explain which synthesis is better.
Two methods for syntheses of (CH3)2CH-OCH3,

2. Alkoxymercuration-Demercuration

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Predict the major product of the following reaction, and give a mechanism to support your prediction.

Draw the structures of the following compounds.
(a)sec-butyl bromide
(b)isobutyl chloride
(c) 1,2-chloro-3-methylpentane
(d) 2,2,2-tribromoethanol
(e) trans-1-bromo-2-methylcyclohexane
(f) methylene bromide
(g) iodoform
(h) 1-bromo-1-isopropylcyclopentane
(i) tert-pentyl bromide
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For each pair of compounds, predict which one has the higher molecular dipole moment, and explain your reasoning.
(a) ethyl chloride or ethyl iodide
(b) 1-bromopropane or cyclopropane
(c) cis-2,3-dibromobut-2-ene or trans-2,3-dibromobut-2-ene
(d) cis-1,2-dichlorocyclobutane or trans-1,3-dichlorocyclobutane.
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