Chapter 21, Problem 43E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: All the possible alcohols having the formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}\text{O}$ needs to be drawn and the number of ethers having the given formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}\text{O}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction: Ethers and alcohols are the structural isomers of each other. Alcohols are organic compounds represented by a general formula −OH. Alcohols are the compounds containing one or more hydroxyl groups connected via a single bond to the alkane. Ethers are the organic compound having the general formula R-O-R.