Name the following compound: CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - O - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3 1: butyl propyl ether. 2:propyl butyl ether. 3: 3-butyl propyl ether. 4: 4-propyl butyl ether.

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Alijah Waller

3 November, 18:55

Name the following compound: CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - O - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3 1: butyl propyl ether. 2:propyl butyl ether. 3: 3-butyl propyl ether. 4: 4-propyl butyl ether.

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Paola Simpson · Answer 1

Answer: option 1: butyl propyl ether

Explanation:

1) Idenfify the functional group: R - O - R' = > ether

2) Name the alkyl groups

a) CH3 - CH2 - CH2 - : 3 carbons = > propyl

b) - CH2 - CH2 - CH2 - CH3: 4 carbons = > butyl

3) rule: name the subtituents in alphabetcial order = > first butyl, second propyl

4) Result: buty propyl ether.