Chapter 21, Problem 100E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The statement “every alcohol with more than two carbons is an isomer of at least one ether” is true is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

Isomers are the compounds that have the similar molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

The ethers general formula is $\text{R}-\text{O}-{\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$.

Here, $\text{R}$ and ${\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$ are hydrocarbon groups. Both hydrocarbon groups can be the same or different hydrocarbon groups.

The general formula of alcohol is $\text{R}-\text{OH}$.

Here, $\text{R}$ is the hydrocarbon group.