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Chapter 15: Alcohols, Diols and Thiols |  |
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Chapter 15: Alcohols, Diols and Thiols | |
Synthesis of Ethers
There are several methods for the
synthesis of ethers starting from alcohols:
| Acid catalysed condensation of Alcohols | 
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| Williamson Ether synthesis (Ch16) |
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| Alkoxymercuration-demercuration (review) | 
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| Ring opening of Epoxides | 
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