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Describe the lab preparation method of Ether. Write its reaction with PCl5.

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Lab preparation method of Ether:
Sodium ethoxide is treated with ethyl iodide to obtain diethyl ether.
CH3CH2ONa Sodium ethoxide +CH3CH2I Ethyl iodide CH3CH2OCH2CH3 Diethyl ether
This method is known as Williamson synthesis.
Reaction with phosphorous pentachloride:
CH3CH2OCH2CH3 Diethyl ether +PCl5 phosphorous pentachlorideheat2CH3CH2Cl Ethyl chloride +POCl3 phosphorus oxychloride

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