Asked by lou

when di-n butyl ether and hot concentrated naoh react----> nor rxn .. why?
when di n butyl ether reacts with na metal---> nor reaction .. why?

13 years ago

Answered by Anonymous

Ethers don't react with bases. They need an acidic hydrogen to protonate the oxygen, making it an alcohol.

9 years ago

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