How ethers and alcohols can be isomeric

Question

Assignment:

Q1. Write a structural formula for each of the following compounds:

a. isopropyl methyl ether

b. trans-2-pentene oxide

c. 3-ethoxyhexane

d. ethylene glycol dipropyl ether

Q2. Name each of the following compounds.

Q3. Ethers and alcohols can be isomeric. Write the structures, and give the names for all possible isomers with the molecular formula C₄H₁₀O.

Q4. Write equations for the reaction of each of the following with (1) Mg in ether followed by (2) addition of D₂O to the resulting solution.

a. (CH₃)₂CH CH₂Br

b. CH₃CH₂OCH₂CBr(CH₃)₂

Q5. Write equations for the best method to prepare each of the following ethers:

a. CH₃CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₃

b. (CH₃)₂CHCH₂OCH₂CH(CH₃)₂

Q6. Write an equation for each of the following reactions. If no reaction occurs, say so.

Q7. Write equations to show how 1-pentanol can be synthesized from bromopropane and ethylene oxide, using a Grignard reagent.

Provide complete and step by step solution for the question and show calculations and use formulas.