Ethers

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ether functional group

R - O - R’

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how to name ethers

determine which side of molecule is shorter side (in regards to where the O is)

change ending of shorter side to -oxy and write this part first

use name of longer part as parent chain

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properties of ethers (bonding, solubility, MP + BP)

bonding - polar C-O bond causes some polarity

solubility - soluble in polar substances, but not as much as alcohols; ethers are soluble with non-polar substances

MP + BP - less than alcohols but greater than HCs

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rxns of ethers

condensation rxn - alcohol + alcohol →(H2SO4(aq)catalyst) ether + water

<p>condensation rxn - alcohol + alcohol →(H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4(aq)</sub>catalyst) ether + water</p>
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condensation rxns are also known as?

dehydration synthesis rxn