10 Questions
Why do ether molecules have quite low boiling points?
They lack intermolecular hydrogen bonding and have no OH group on the oxygen atom
What is the IUPAC name for the compound shown in the text?
Methoxyethane
What is the primary use of diethyl ether and other ethers?
As solvents for gums, fats, waxes, and resins
What is the color of diethyl ether?
Colorless
Which functional group do ethers contain?
–O–
How are the oxygen atom and the smaller carbon branch named in the IUPAC system for ethers?
Alkyl substituent and base chain
Why have better anesthetics largely taken the place of diethyl ether?
Due to the availability of better anesthetics
Why do ethers have quite low boiling points compared to alcohols of comparable molar mass?
Lack of OH group on the oxygen atom
What is the primary use of diethyl ether and other ethers?
As solvents for gums, fats, waxes, and resins
Why was diethyl ether first used as an anesthetic?
Due to its colorless nature
Test your knowledge of naming ethers in organic chemistry with this quiz. Learn about the IUPAC system for naming ethers and how to identify alkoxy substituents and base chains in ether compounds.
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