Module 1: Ethers and Epoxides Learning Objectives

Recognize and name ethers and epoxides

Predict and recognize the reagents needed and predict the products formed in the Williamson ether synthesis

Predict and recognize the products formed in the alkoxymercuration of alkenes in the synthesis of ethers

Recognize the reagents needed and predict the products formed in the synthesis of epoxides

Predict the products formed in the cleavage of ethers with HX and recognize the mechanism as either SN1 or SN2

Predict the products formed in epoxide ring-opening under acidic and basic conditions and propose a mechanism for the formation of the predicted product