Chapter 14.14, Problem 2QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of hydroxyl groups that are present in ether has to be chosen from the given options.

Concept Introduction:

Ether is an organic compound.  In ether, an oxygen atom is bonded to two carbon atoms by a single bond.  The groups that are attached to the carbon atom by a single bond may be alkyl, aryl, or cycloalkyl groups.  The functional group of ether is $\text{C}-\text{O}-\text{C}$.  The generalized formula of ether can be given as,