Chapter 16, Problem 68QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Differences between ethers and alcohols are to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Ethers are a class of organic molecules that contain an $-\text{O}-$ atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups.

They are generally represented by $\text{R}-\text{O}-\text{R}$ when both alkyl or aryl group are same and $\text{R}-\text{O}-\text{R'}$ when they are different.

Alcohols are another class of organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl $\left(-\text{OH}\right)$ group. They are generally represented by $\text{R}-\text{OH}$ where R represents the alkyl group.