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Draw the condensed structural formula, or line-angle formula if cyclic, for each of the following:
c. 1-propanethiol
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur
Naming Ethers
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Provide the name for the following ether.
A
tert-butyl pentyl ether
B
sec-butyl pentyl ether
C
sec-butyl pentanoate
D
pentyl sec-butyl ether
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Identify the longest carbon chain on either side of the oxygen atom in the ether structure. In this case, there is a five-carbon chain (pentyl group) and a four-carbon chain with a branching (butyl group).
Determine the type of butyl group present. The four-carbon chain is attached to the oxygen at the second carbon, making it a sec-butyl group.
Name the ether by listing the alkyl groups in alphabetical order followed by the word 'ether'. Here, 'pentyl' comes before 'sec-butyl' alphabetically.
Combine the names of the alkyl groups with 'ether' to form the complete name: 'pentyl sec-butyl ether'.
Verify the structure matches the name by ensuring the correct number of carbons and the correct branching are represented in the name.
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