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Interpretation:
The structural formulas, chirality, and the names are to be described for all the constitutionally isomeric ethers in which
Concept introduction:
The structural formula of a chemical compound consists of a graphic representation of the molecular structure and arrangement of atoms.
When isomeric molecules have the same molecular formula, but different bonding patterns and atomic organization, they are known as constitutional isomers.
When an oxygen atom is linked to two alkyl or aryl groups having the general formula
When carbon is attached to four different groups, it is known as the chiral carbon.
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