Question

Write a structural formula for the principal organic product formed in the reaction of methyl bromide with koch2ch3 (potassium ethoxide). click the "draw structure" button to launch the drawing utility. draw structure ...

Answer 1

This is an example of Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction. The Substrate (Methyl Bromide) is attacked by a Nucleophile (Ethoxide), the Leaving group (Bromide) leaves the substrate and ethoxide replaces it and forms a Product (Methoxy Ethane). Reaction is shown below,