Alkoxide Alkoxide

Alkoxide - Definition and Overview

An alkoxide has an organic group bonded to a negatively charged oxygen atom, they are generally basic. Alkoxides, though generally not stable, are found as intermediaries in various reactions, including the Williamson ether synthesis reaction for forming ethers.

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