Chapter 10: Reactions of Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides, Amines, and Sulfur-Containing Compounds
Q12P
Show how 1-propanol can be converted into the following compounds by means of a sulfonate ester:

Q13P
Which of the following alcohols dehydrates the fastest when heated with acid?

Q15P
Heating an alcohol with sulfuric acid is a good way to prepare a symmetrical ether such as diethyl ether.
a. Explain why it is not a good way to prepare an unsymmetrical ether such as ethyl propyl ether.
b. How would you synthesize ethyl propyl ether?
Q5P
Explain how 1-butanol can be converted into the following compounds:
