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Ether Structures: Ethyl to Dipentyl Varieties Drawn
Chapter 22, Problem 84(choose chapter or problem)
Draw the structure for each ether.
a. ethyl propyl ether
b. dibutyl ether
c. methyl hexyl ether
d. dipentyl ether
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QUESTION:
Draw the structure for each ether.
a. ethyl propyl ether
b. dibutyl ether
c. methyl hexyl ether
d. dipentyl ether
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
Structure of Ethers
The class of organic compounds with a C-O-C bond is ethers. They differ in the alkyl groups attached to the oxygen atoms. The IUPAC name of the ether involves the name of the two alkyl chains in alphabetical order, followed by the term ‘ether.’
Therefore, the following steps are followed to identify ether structure:
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Identify the two alkyl chains in the name.
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Join the alkyl groups with an oxygen bridge.
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Complete carbon valencies of the alkyl chain using hydrogen.
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Ether Structures: Ethyl to Dipentyl Varieties Drawn
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Explore the chemical structures of four distinct ethers: ethyl propyl ether dibutyl ether methyl hexyl ether and dipentyl ether. Understand the role of ether groups which involve an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups.