An organic chemist wants to synthesize an ether product. She begins with methanol and ethanol as her substrates. How would she go about synthesizing the desired ether product?

Which of the following reactions is NOT a valid synthesis of methyl benzoate?

Consider the following reaction.

In this reaction, two molecules of an alpha-hydroxy acid are condensed with heat to form product. What functional group is created in this reaction?

What reagent is required to complete the reaction?

What is the product of the reaction between sodium ethoxide and 1-bromopropane?