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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What is the leaving group in the Williamson ether synthesis when using an alkyl tosylate?
Options
A Cl-
B Br-
C Tosylate (TsO-)
Correct Answer
D OH-
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alkyl tosylates (R-OTs) are excellent leaving groups in SN2 reactions; tosylate is the leaving group in the Williamson synthesis when tosylates are used instead of halides.

Hint

Tosylate is a good leaving group.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 429 of 1999
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