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What is the correct name for the compound with the structure shown?
Which option describes the functional group present in the compound?
Which of the following statements is true about the structure of this compound?
What is the molecular formula of isopropyl methyl ether?
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Which substitution of the ether in the compound leads to a different name?
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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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Description
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.
