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15 February, 12:32

Design a synthesis of 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane from 2-methylpropene.

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  1. 15 February, 12:52
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    In the presence of Hg (OAc) 2, the alkenes reacts with alcohol to give allkoxy-mercurated product followed by reduction with NaBH4 to give ether. This reaction is known as alkoxymercuration-demercuration reaction.
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