Chapter 23, Problem 6STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the functional group of the given compounds.

Concept Introduction: Functional group is represented as the group of atoms that form the molecule and are responsible for the chemical behavior. The functional groups mainly include hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohol, carboxylic acid, carbonyl group, acyl halide, ester, and ether.

Answer to Problem 6STP

D - Ether

Explanation of Solution

In any general formula representing the functional group, R represents the alkyl group that is attached to the functional group. ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{OCH}}_{\text{3}}$ is in the form of ${\text{ROR}}^{\text{'}}$ which is the general formula of ether. R group will represent the alkyl group that is present on either side of the oxygen. Therefore, the given compound is ether.

Conclusion

Ethers are the organic compounds in which oxygen is present between the two alkyl groups. In the general formula ROR, both the R groups represent the alkyl group; one R will be the shorter chain and the other R will be the longer alkyl chain.