Chapter 21, Problem 57E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structure of all the isomers with the formula ${\text{C}}_4{\text{H}}_{10}\text{O}$ is to be drawn and must be identified as ether or alcohol.

Concept introduction:

Lewis diagram is the representation of the molecule or ion. It shows the bonding between the atoms and also shows the unshared pairs of electrons on an atom if any.

Alcohol is an organic compound in which a hydroxyl group is attached to the carbon chain. The general representation of alcohol is $\text{R}-\text{OH}$, $\text{R}$ represents an alkyl group.

Ether is an organic compound in which oxygen atom is attached with two alkyl groups. The general representation of ether is $\text{R}-\text{O}-{\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$, here $\text{R}$ and ${\text{R}}^{\text{'}}$ represents the alkyl group that can be the same or different.