What Is the Purpose of a Silyl Ether

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a silyl ether?

• A)To protect esters from organometallic reagents and other reagents
• B)To protect ketones from organometallic reagents and other reagents
• C)To protect alcohols from organometallic reagents and other reagents
• D)To prevent the formation of carboxylic acids

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