Welcome back, everyone, give the name of the ether. We're given an Ether and we want to recall that eer have a general form of R one or two. Where are, are there ALCA substituents. Now, whenever we went to name an Ether, we essentially use the general name of LK one LK two, followed by Ether. And we want to arrange those Alky subscriptions alphabetically. What we notice in the given ether is that one of our Alky substituents is a metal group because it only contains one carbon atom. Now, the other subscription that we have is on the right and we want to count the number of carbon atoms. That'd be 12345 and a five membered alk group is called pencil. So we have all of the information we need. We now want to arrange them alphabetically. We will start with M because it gets the alphabetical priority followed by P. So the name would be meso, that's our LK one followed by pencil. That's our kill too. And now we want to finish our name with Ether. That's our final answer. Thank you for watching.

Ch.21 - Organic Chemistry

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Ch.21 - Organic Chemistry

Problem 83d

Chapter 21, Problem 83d

Name each ether. d.

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Identify the longest carbon chain attached to the oxygen atom in the ether. This will serve as the base name of the ether.

Determine the alkyl group attached to the other side of the oxygen atom. This will be used as a prefix in the ether's name.

Combine the names of the alkyl groups in alphabetical order, followed by the word 'ether'.

If the ether is symmetrical (both alkyl groups are the same), use the prefix 'di-' before the alkyl group name.

Ensure the name reflects the IUPAC naming conventions for ethers, which typically involve naming the simpler alkyl group as an alkoxy substituent on the longer carbon chain.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Ethers

Ethers are a class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups. They have the general formula R-O-R', where R and R' represent the hydrocarbon chains. Ethers are known for their relatively low reactivity and are commonly used as solvents in organic chemistry due to their ability to dissolve a wide range of substances.

Nomenclature of Ethers

The nomenclature of ethers follows specific rules set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Ethers are typically named by identifying the two alkyl groups attached to the oxygen atom, followed by the word 'ether.' For example, in diethyl ether, the two ethyl groups are named first, indicating the structure of the compound.

Common Ethers

Some common examples of ethers include diethyl ether, methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), and dimethyl ether. Each of these compounds has distinct properties and uses, such as diethyl ether being a well-known solvent and anesthetic, while MTBE is often used as a fuel additive. Recognizing these common ethers aids in understanding their applications and significance in both laboratory and industrial settings.