(a)
Interpretation:
The
Concept introduction:
Ethers are derived from alcohols. The hydrogen in the hydroxyl group is replaced with an organic fragment in ethers.
Acetals are formed when alcohols are added to carbonyl groups. Acetals contain two ether groups.
The general formula for ethers and acetals is represented as follows:
(b)
Interpretation:
The functional group/s in the given compound needs to be identified as ether or acetal.
Concept introduction:
Ethers are derived from alcohols. The hydrogen in the hydroxyl group is replaced with an organic fragment in ethers.
Acetals are formed when alcohols are added to carbonyl groups. Acetals contain two ether groups.
The general formula for ethers and acetals is represented as follows:
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