Q. 12.5 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Give the common name for each of the following

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) The name of the compound is dipropyl ether.

(b) The name of the compound is cyclohexyl methyl ether.

(c) The name of the structure is butyl propyl ether.

Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

We are given the compound structure i.e.  and we have to find out the common name of the compound.

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

The compound contains C carbon, H hydrogen, and O oxygen and two chains are present around oxygen, both of propane, so the name of the compound is dipropyl ether.

Hence, the name of the compound is dipropyl ether.

Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

We are given the compound structure i.e.  and we have to find out the common name of the compound.

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

The compound contains C carbon, H hydrogen, and O oxygen with one cyclohexane ring and one methyl , so the name of the compound is cyclohexyl methyl ether.

Hence, the name of the compound is cyclohexyl methyl ether.

Part (c) Step 1: Given Information

We are given the compound structure i.e.  and we have to find out the common name of the compound.

Part (c) Step 2: Explanation

The compound contains C carbon, H hydrogen, and O oxygen and has two carbon chains, one is of butane and the other one of propane, so the name of the compound is butyl propyl ether.

Hence, the name of the compound is butyl propyl ether.