Depto. Química Orgánica

REACTIVITY OF
ETHERS

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Ethers endure nucleophilic attack because the possible leaving group - an alkoxide - is very basic.
Yet, exception made of the epoxides!!!
Ether cleavage Ether Cleavage
Epoxide aperture Epoxide Aperture