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Ethers and IUPAC Naming

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Which functional group is present in ethers?

–O– (correct)

–COOH

–OH

–NH2

Why do ethers have quite low boiling points compared to alcohols of comparable molar mass?

Due to the presence of OH group

Due to lack of intermolecular hydrogen bonding (correct)

Due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding

Due to the presence of COOH group

What was the initial use of diethyl ether?

As a colorless, volatile liquid

As a primary compound for resins

As an anesthetic (correct)

As a solvent for fats

What is the most widely used compound among ethers?

<p>Diethyl ether</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the two branches connected to the oxygen atom named in common names for ethers?

<p>They are followed by 'ether'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ethers

The functional group present in ethers is an ether linkage (R-O-R').
Ethers have low boiling points compared to alcohols of comparable molar mass because they cannot form hydrogen bonds with each other, only with water.
Diethyl ether was initially used as an anesthetic.
Diethyl ether is the most widely used compound among ethers.
In common names for ethers, the two branches connected to the oxygen atom are named as separate words, with the oxygen atom not mentioned.

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Test your knowledge about ethers and their IUPAC naming conventions. Learn about the functional groups, substituents, and base chains involved in naming ether compounds.