Chapter 21, Problem 65E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A structural equation for the preparation of dipropyl ether from alcohol is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

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

The general name for ethers is given as,

Name of both alkyl groups + ether

For example, the name of the following ether is dimethyl ether.