Practice Ethers (7.2.3) - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

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Question 1.
What is the common name for CH3OCH2CH3?
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Think of the alkyl groups present.
Question 2.
Identify the IUPAC name for CH3OCH3.
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Focus on the parent alkyl group.
3Question 3.
What is the common name for CH3OCH2C6H5?
- Methyl phenyl ether
- Ethyl phenyl ether
- Diethyl ether
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Think about the groups present in the compound.
4Question 4.
True or False: Diethyl ether is also known as ethoxyethane.
- True
- False
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Recall the names of common ethers.
Question 5.
Given the complex ether structure, C5H11O, identify the common and IUPAC names.
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Identify the two groups and order them.
Question 6.
Explain why ethers are important in organic chemistry and provide an example of their application.
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Think about their solubility and reactions in organic compounds.

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