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Explain why the acid-catalyzed condensation is a poor method for the synthesis of an unsymmetrical ether such as ethyl methyl ether, CH3CH2-O-CH3.
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Ch.11 - Reactions of Alcohols
Wade9th EditionOrganic ChemistryISBN: 9780135213728
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch.1 - Structure and Bonding107
- Ch. 2 - Acids and Bases; Functional Groups115
- Ch.3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes100
- Ch.4 - The Study of Chemical Reactions99
- Ch.5 - Stereochemistry93
- Ch.6 - Alkyl Halides; Nucleophilic Substitution118
- Ch. 7 - Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes; Elimination158
- Ch.8 - Reactions of Alkenes171
- Ch.9 - Alkynes91
- Ch.10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols143
- Ch.11 - Reactions of Alcohols104
- Ch. 12 - Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry22
- Ch. 13 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy45
- Ch. 14 - Ethers, Epoxides, and Thioethers72
- Ch. 15 - Conjugated Systems, Orbital Symmetry, and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy89
- Ch. 16 - Aromatic Compounds74
- Ch. 17 - Reactions of Aromatic Compounds126
- Ch. 18 - Ketones and Aldehydes193
- Ch. 19 - Amines129
- Ch. 20 - Carboxylic Acids77
- Ch. 21 - Carboxylic Acid Derivatives141
- Ch. 22 - Condensations and Alpha Substitutions of Carbonyl Compounds175
- Ch. 23 - Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids93
- Ch. 24 - Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins54
Capitolo 11, Problema 23
Some alcohols undergo rearrangement or other unwanted side reactions when they dehydrate in acid. Alcohols may be dehydrated under mildly basic conditions using phosphorus oxy-chloride (POCl3) in pyridine. The alcohol reacts with phosphorus oxychloride much like it reacts with tosyl chloride (Section 11-5), displacing a chloride ion from phosphorus to give an alkyl dichlorophosphate ester. The dichlorophosphate group is an outstanding leaving group. Pyridine reacts as a base with the dichlorophosphate ester to give an E2 elimination. Propose a mechanism for the dehydration of cyclohexanol by POCl3 in pyridine.
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Step 1: Activation of cyclohexanol - Cyclohexanol reacts with phosphorus oxychloride (POCl3). The hydroxyl group of cyclohexanol acts as a nucleophile and attacks the phosphorus atom of POCl3, displacing one of the chloride ions. This forms an alkyl dichlorophosphate ester intermediate.
Step 2: Formation of the leaving group - The dichlorophosphate group attached to cyclohexanol is an excellent leaving group. Pyridine, acting as a base, facilitates the next step by abstracting a proton from the cyclohexanol molecule.
Step 3: E2 elimination mechanism - Pyridine abstracts a proton from the β-carbon of the cyclohexanol molecule. Simultaneously, the dichlorophosphate group leaves, resulting in the formation of a double bond between the α and β carbons. This is an E2 elimination reaction.
Step 4: Formation of cyclohexene - The result of the E2 elimination is the formation of cyclohexene, a dehydrated product of cyclohexanol.
Step 5: Regeneration of pyridine - Pyridine is regenerated in the reaction and can continue to act as a base in subsequent reactions.
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Dehydration of Alcohols
Dehydration of alcohols involves the removal of a water molecule to form an alkene. This process can occur through different mechanisms, including E1 and E2 eliminations. In acidic conditions, alcohols can undergo rearrangements, leading to unwanted side products. Understanding the conditions and mechanisms is crucial for predicting the outcome of dehydration reactions.
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General Reaction of Dehydration with POCl3
Phosphorus Oxychloride (POCl3)
Phosphorus oxychloride (POCl3) is a reagent used for the conversion of alcohols to alkyl chlorides or for dehydration under mild conditions. It reacts with alcohols to form alkyl dichlorophosphate esters, which are more stable and can facilitate elimination reactions. The presence of good leaving groups, such as the dichlorophosphate group, enhances the efficiency of the dehydration process.
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Pyridine as a Base
Pyridine is a basic heterocyclic compound that can act as a nucleophile in organic reactions. In the context of dehydration, pyridine reacts with the alkyl dichlorophosphate ester formed from POCl3, facilitating an E2 elimination mechanism. This reaction pathway is favored under mild conditions, allowing for the formation of alkenes without the complications of rearrangements often seen in acid-catalyzed dehydration.
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