Ch 11: Ethers, Epoxides, and Sulfides

1. Ethers
   1. Nomenclature
   2. Properties
   3. Preparations
      1. Two methods dehydration of alcohols & additon of alcohols to alkenes
      2. Williamson ether synthesis
   4. Reactions
2. Epoxides
   1. Nomenclature
   2. Preparations
      1. Intramolecular Williams synthesis
      2. Use of peroxyacids
   3. Reactions
      1. Acid-catalyzed ring opening
      2. Nucleophilic ring opening
      3. Sample use of an epoxide in synthesis
3. Sulfides
4. Crown ethers
   1. Structures and use
   2. Supramolecular chemistry
5. Protection/deprotection of Alcohols

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