Reactions of Ethers

For each of the reactions on the left, predict the major organic product.

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Methoxide anion and benzyl bromide will undergo an SN2 displacement reaction to form the corresponding ether (Williamson ether synthesis). 
























Phenoxide anion and bromomethylcyclopentane will undergo an SN2 displacement reaction to form the corresponding ether (Williamson ether synthesis).  






























Cyclopentoxide anion and 2-propynyl para-toluenesulfonate  will undergo an SN2 displacement reaction to form the corresponding ether (Williamson ether synthesis).  


























 






























Methoxide anion and benzyl bromide will undergo an SN2 displacement reaction to form the corresponding ether (Williamson ether synthesis).  



























Phenoxide anion and bromomethylcyclopentane will undergo an SN2 displacement reaction to form the corresponding ether (Williamson ether synthesis).  


































Cyclopentoxide anion and 2-propynyl para-toluenesulfonate  will undergo an SN2 displacement reaction to form the corresponding ether (Williamson ether synthesis).