How is Ether Formed from an Alkyl Halide?

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The formation of ether from an alkyl halide involves the use of CH3I as the starting halide in the reaction sequence. The discussion highlights a common misconception regarding the initial halide, clarifying that CH3O- is the nucleophile involved in the reaction. The participants emphasize the importance of correctly identifying the reactants to avoid confusion in the reaction mechanism. Overall, the conversation underscores the critical role of alkyl halides in ether synthesis.

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The book's answer seems way off. Where is there starting halide!? I posted my solution (I made a typo there. It is not EtO- but CH3O-).
 

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They use CH3I in the second reaction, that's the halide, isn't it?
 
alingy1 said:
The book's answer seems way off. Where is [STRIKE]there[/STRIKE] their starting halide!?
It appears in the second step: CH3I

[Edit: Borek, you're always too quick for me!]
 
Perfect! I had an eureka moment a few seconds ago!
 

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