Welcome back, everyone. Write the name of the given Ether. Let's recall how we name Ether. So Ether generally have a form of R one bonded to oxygen that is bonded to R two. Those are are the LK groups, right? And essentially we name our Ether says LK one, I'll kill two, followed by Ether. We essentially want to arrange our Alky subscriptions alphabetically as well. So what we're going to do is essentially understand what sort of Alky substituents. We have bonded to oxygen. Looking at the left, we have 12345, a six member chain. So that's a heel substituent. And as a result, one of our alcal groups is heel, looking at the right hand side, we are going to think about the next Alky subit and that contains 12345, also six carbon atoms. So that's heel because the two substitutions are exactly the same. We're not going to say heel heel either, but we're just going to combine them into di heel, which tells us that there are two heel substi bonded to oxygen, right? So our name of this Ether would actually be Dixy Ether and that's our final answer. Thank you for watching.

Ch.21 - Organic Chemistry

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Ch.21 - Organic Chemistry

Problem 83c

Chapter 21, Problem 83c

Name each ether. c.

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Step 1: Identify the longest carbon chain attached to the oxygen atom in the ether. This will serve as the base name of the ether.

Step 2: Identify the alkyl group attached to the other side of the oxygen atom. This will be used as a prefix in the ether's name.

Step 3: Combine the names of the alkyl groups in alphabetical order, followed by the word 'ether'.

Step 4: If the ether is symmetrical (both alkyl groups are the same), use the prefix 'di-' before the alkyl group name.

Step 5: Ensure the name follows 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 or aryl groups attached to the oxygen atom, followed by the word 'ether.' For example, in diethyl ether, the two ethyl groups are named first, indicating their connection through the oxygen atom.

Common Ethers

Some common examples of ethers include diethyl ether, which is often used as a solvent, and methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), used as a fuel additive. Recognizing these common ethers and their applications can help in understanding their significance in both laboratory and industrial settings. Familiarity with these examples aids in the identification and naming of various ethers in chemical contexts.