Q1. Why aryl halides and sodium alkoxide cannot be used for the preparation of phenolic ethers (like anisole)?
Q2. Lower members of ether are soluble in water.....but higher members are insoluble in water. Why?
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https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/aryl-halides-or-vinyl-halides-and-sodium-alkoxide-cannot-b/alcohols-phenols-and-ethers/10796417
https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/1-write-the-iupac-name-and-structure-of-phenylisopentyle/alcohols-phenols-and-ethers/6923585
https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/aryl-halides-or-vinyl-halides-and-sodium-alkoxide-cannot-b/alcohols-phenols-and-ethers/10796417
https://www.meritnation.com/ask-answer/question/1-write-the-iupac-name-and-structure-of-phenylisopentyle/alcohols-phenols-and-ethers/6923585