Chemistry LibreTexts - Alkoxide ion
Basic definition.
Master Organic Chemistry - SN2 reaction of alkoxide ions with alkyl halides to give ethers (Williamson synthesis)It's good to see an example of alkoxide ion nucleophilicity because base catalysis to increase the nucleophilicity of hydroxyl group is a theme in biochemistry, as in chymotrypsin mechanism.
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Interdisciplinary MCAT Course Videos
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- Oxidation of Alcohols
- Malate Dehydrogenase
- SN1 Substitution of Alcohols
- SN2 Substitution of Alcohols
- Mesylates and Tosylates
- Nucleotidyl Leaving Group in Glycogen Synthase
- Silyl Protecting Groups
- DMT Protecting Group
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