Q. 12.8

Draw the condensed structural formula, or line-angle formula if cyclic, for each of the following:

a. diethyl ether

b. cyclobutyl methyl ether

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Answer

(a) The structure of the compound is $C H_{3} - C H_{2} - O - C H_{2} - C H_{3}$ .

(b) The structure of the compound is

1Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

We are given the name of the compound and we have to find the structure of the compound.

2Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

The name of the compound is propyl alcohol, and it contains ethyl, methyl, and ether

which gives the structure $C H_{3} - C H_{2} - O - C H_{2} - C H_{3}$ .

3Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

We are given the name of the compound and we have to find the structure of the compound.

4Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

The name of the compound is propyl alcohol, and it contains cyclopropyl, ethyl, and ether,

which gives the structure.