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Chapter 16: Ethers, Epoxides, and Sulfides

16.1 Nomenclature of Ethers, Epoxides, and Sulfides
16.2 Structure and Bonding in Ethers and Epoxides
16.3 Physical Properties of Ethers
16.4 Crown Ethers
16.5 Preparation of Ethers
16.6 The Williamson Ether Synthesis
16.7 Reactions of Ethers: A Review and a Preview
16.8 Acid-Catalyzed Cleavage of Ethers

16.9 Preparation of Epoxides: A Review and a Preview
16.10 Conversion of Vincinal Halohydrins to Epoxides
16.11 Reactions of Epoxides: A Review and a Preview
16.12 Nucleophilic Ring-Opening Reactions of Epoxides
16.13 Acid-Catalyzed Ring-Opening Reactions of Epoxides
16.14 Epoxides in Biological Processes
16.15 Preparation of Sulfides
16.16 Oxidation of Sulfides: Sulfoxides and Sulfones
16.17 Alkylation of Sulfides: Sulfonium Salts
16.18 Spectroscopic Analysis of Ethers
16.19 Mass Spectrometry of Ethers
16.20 Summary



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