Question

What is the common name for each ether?

14.42 Write the common name for each ether. 1. 2. ICH,(CH24120 CH3 CH3 3. CHaCHOCHCHa

Answer 1

1. There are two cyclopentyl groups attached to the oxygen. Hence, the IUPAC name of the compound is cyclopentyl ether. 2. There are two pentyl groups attached to the oxygen. H3C(CH2)4O(CH2)4CH3 Hence, the IUPAC name of the compound is pentyl ether. 3. There are two pentyl groups attached to the oxygen. CH3 CH3 Hence, the IUPAC name of the compound is isopropyl ether.;