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: 86d

Answer

The structure is: $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$

Work Step by Step

In dipentyl ether, the two R groups are pentyl (5 carbons). Hence, its structure is: $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-O-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_3$

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