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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What is the name of the reaction that converts a halohydrin to an epoxide?
Options
A Dehydration
B Intramolecular Williamson ether synthesis
Correct Answer
C Hydrolysis
D Oxidation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A halohydrin (X and OH on adjacent carbons) treated with base undergoes an intramolecular SN2 reaction to form an epoxide. This is an intramolecular Williamson synthesis.

Hint

Alkoxide attacks the carbon with halogen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 438 of 1999
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