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    Why are ethers considered relatively unreactive compared to alcohols and phenols?

    Sumit Saini 23rd Mar, 2022
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    Sumit Saini 23rd Mar, 2022

    Ethers are generally less reactive due to the stable nature of the C-O-C bond. They do not readily participate in reactions like alcohols and phenols because they lack a hydroxyl group, which is reactive and can donate protons.

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