5 Questions
What functional group do ethers contain?
–O–
How are the oxygen atom and the smaller carbon branch named in the IUPAC system for ethers?
Alkoxy and base chain
What is the common name for the compound shown in the text, with a smaller alkyl group named 'methoxy' and a larger carbon branch named 'ethane'?
Methoxyethane
What is diethyl ether primarily used as?
An anesthetic
What type of bonding is absent between ether molecules due to the absence of a hydrogen atom on the oxygen atom?
Hydrogen bonding
Study Notes
Ethers
- Ethers contain an ether functional group, which is an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups.
IUPAC Nomenclature for Ethers
- In the IUPAC system, the oxygen atom is named as an "oxy" substituent, and the smaller carbon branch is named as an "alkoxy" substituent.
Common Naming for Ethers
- The common name for the compound with a smaller alkyl group named 'methoxy' and a larger carbon branch named 'ethane' is methoxyethane.
Uses of Diethyl Ether
- Diethyl ether is primarily used as an anesthetic.
Intermolecular Forces in Ethers
- Due to the absence of a hydrogen atom on the oxygen atom, hydrogen bonding is absent between ether molecules.
Test your knowledge on naming ethers in the IUPAC system, including identifying the alkoxy substituent and the base chain as in alkanes.
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