Question

Which of the following would result in butyl phenyl ether as the major product? a. Reaction of phenoxide with 1-bromobutane b. Reaction of 1-butanol with bromobenzene c. Reaction of phenyl magnesium bromide with 1-butanol d. Reaction of n-butyl magnesium bromide with phenol

Answer 1

Answer:

Reaction of 1-butanol with bromobenzene

Explanation:

The reaction would yield ether as the major product is the reaction of the 1-butanol with bromobenzene. This is because the reaction does not have the large percentage of the undesired side product. In fact, the major product is about 85 % in composition, compared to the 15 % of the minor product. Hence, the reaction is efficient.