Asked by Taiichi Higuchi on Jun 24, 2024
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What do all ethers have in common?
A) An oxygen atom connected to two different carbon atoms by single bonds
B) An oxygen atom connected to two different carbon atoms by single or double bonds
C) An oxygen atom connected to one or two different carbon atoms by single bonds
D) An oxygen atom connected to one or two different carbon atoms by single or double bonds
Ethers
A class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups.
Oxygen Atom
The smallest unit of the element oxygen, consisting of 8 protons, 8 neutrons, and 8 electrons, essential for combustion and respiration.
Carbon Atoms
The basic building blocks of organic molecules, characterized by having four valence electrons, allowing them to form various structured networks and compounds.
- Recognize and name ethers and their structural formula.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and name ethers and their structural formula.
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