Question

What are eathers ?How are they classified

Answer 1

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Ethers are a class of organic compounds that contain an ether group—an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups. They have the general formula R–O–R′, where R and R′ represent the alkyl or aryl groups.

Ethers can again be classified into two varieties:

1. if the alkyl groups are the same on both sides of the oxygen atom, then it is a simple or symmetrical ether,
2. whereas if they are different, the ethers are called mixed or unsymmetrical ethers.

OR

Ether, a class of organic compounds characterized by an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups.

Ethers are similar in structure to alcohols.---> ethers are classified as symmetrical and unsymmetrical.

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