abstract |
Benzenoid ethers/thioethers are prepared by reacting an activated halobenzene with an anionic reactant, RA - M + , in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having formula: n n N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O--.sub.n R.sub.5 n n ] 3 |