Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

by Tro, Nivaldo J.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321809246

ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 996: 85d

Answer

The name of the ether is $butyl \:ethyl \:ether$.

Work Step by Step

The two R groups in this ether are ethyl (2 carbons) and butyl (4 carbons). Putting them in alphabetical order, the name of the ether is $butyl \:ethyl \:ether$.

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