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In the williamson ether synthesis of n-butyl methyl ether from 1-bromobutane, sodium, and ethanol, how could...

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In the williamson ether synthesis of n-butyl methyl ether from1-bromobutane, sodium, and ethanol, how could the purity as well asthe percent yield of the product be improved?

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I think you meant to us Methanol insted of ethanol in synthesis of nbutyl methyl ether from 1bromobutane and sodium In the Williamson ether synthesis first step is to create sodium methoxide from sodium and methanol which is crucial step as the reactant as well as product of this step are reactive in nature and absorbs moisture Addition of sodium metal to methanol produces Sodium methoxide Sodium metal is oxidized to sodium cations and the hydrogen atoms of the OH groups are reduced to hydrogen gas Methanol is used in excess    See Answer
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