Table of contents

1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur

Naming Ethers

GOB Chemistry

14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur

Naming Ethers

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Multiple Choice

Provide both the common and IUPAC name for the following ether.

dipropyl ether;1-propoxypropane

dibutyl ether;1-butoxybutane

dipropyl ether;2-propoxypropane

dibutyl ether;2-butoxybutane

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Identify the structure of the ether: The image shows an ether with two alkyl groups connected by an oxygen atom. Count the number of carbon atoms in each alkyl group.

Determine the length of each alkyl chain: Both alkyl groups have four carbon atoms, indicating they are butyl groups.

Assign the common name: Since both alkyl groups are butyl groups, the common name of the ether is 'dibutyl ether'.

Assign the IUPAC name: In IUPAC nomenclature, ethers are named as alkoxy alkanes. The longer chain is considered the parent hydrocarbon, and the shorter chain is the alkoxy group. Here, both chains are the same length, so you can choose either as the parent. The IUPAC name is '1-butoxybutane'.

Verify the options: Compare the determined names with the given options to ensure they match the correct answer, which is 'dibutyl ether; 1-butoxybutane'.