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Question

The indicated carbon atoms comprise the ether functional group in the compounds below. Determine the degrees of these carbons.

Diagram showing carbon atoms in ether functional groups with labels for their degrees.

Accepted Answer

(i) Secondary carbon

(ii) Tertiary carbon

(iii) Methyl carbon

(iv) Primary carbon

Answer

(i) Secondary carbon

(ii) Secondary carbon

(iii) Methyl carbon

(iv) Primary carbon

Answer

(i) Tertiary carbon

(ii) Quaternary carbon

(iii) Primary carbon

(iv) Secondary carbon

Answer

(i) Secondary carbon

(ii) Tertiary carbon

(iii) Primary carbon

(iv) Methyl carbon