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
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.
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.
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