State important uses of diethyl ether
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The common uses of ethers include: We use dimethyl ether as a refrigerant and as a solvent at low temperature. Diethyl ether is a common ingredient as an anaesthesia in surgery. Diethyl ether is common as a solvent for oils, gums, resins etc.
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Explanation:
Diethyl ether, or simply ether, is an organic compound in the ether class with the formula (C
2H
5)
2O, sometimes abbreviated as Et
2O (see Pseudoelement symbols). It is a colorless, highly volatile flammable liquid. It is commonly used as a solvent in laboratories and as a starting fluid for some engines. It was formerly used as a general anesthetic, until non-flammable drugs were developed, such as halothane. It has been used as a recreational drug to cause intoxication. It is an isomer of butanol.