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Chapter 12: Q. 12.7 (page 405)

Draw the condensed structural formula, or line-angle formula if cyclic, for each of the following:
a. ethyl methyl ether b. cyclopropyl ethyl ether

Short Answer

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

(b) The structure of the compound is

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Part (a) Step 1: Given Information

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

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Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

The name of the compound is ethyl methyl ether, and it contains the alkyl groups-ethyl and methyl, while the functional group is ether. Based on these groups in the name, the structure of the compound is: $C H_{3} - C H_{2} - O - C H_{3}$ .

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Part (b) Step 1: Given Information

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

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Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

The name of the compound is cyclopropyl ethyl ether. The name suggests the presence of cyclopropyl and ethyl groups. 'Ether' is the functional group. Therefore, the structure is:

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