Compound Naming Quiz: Isopropyl Methyl Ether
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Compound Naming Quiz: Isopropyl Methyl Ether

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What is the correct name for the compound with the structure shown?

  • isopropyl methyl ether (correct)
  • o-methylpropane
  • methoxy propane
  • Propyl methyl ether
  • Which option describes the functional group present in the compound?

  • Ether (correct)
  • Aldehyde
  • Alcohol
  • Ketone
  • Which of the following statements is true about the structure of this compound?

  • It includes two methyl groups. (correct)
  • It has a nitrogen atom.
  • It has a double bond.
  • It contains a cyclic structure.
  • What is the molecular formula of isopropyl methyl ether?

    <p>C5H12O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substitution of the ether in the compound leads to a different name?

    <p>Changing one methyl group to an ethyl group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Compound Naming

    • The depicted structure is an ether, characterized by an oxygen atom bridging two carbon chains.
    • The isopropyl group is identified by a central carbon bonded to two methyl groups (CH₃).
    • The methyl group is a single carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms (CH₃).
    • The correct name for the compound is isopropyl methyl ether, reflecting the two alkyl groups attached to the oxygen atom.

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    Test your knowledge on naming ethers in organic chemistry with this quiz. Focus on identifying functional groups and the correct nomenclature of compounds. Understand the relationships between alkyl groups and their corresponding structures.

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