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1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
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11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Naming Ethers

Organic Chemistry

12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols

Naming Ethers

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Problem 30c

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Name the following:
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Step 1: Identify the functional group in the structure. The molecule contains an oxygen atom within a ring structure, indicating that it is an ether. Specifically, it is a cyclic ether known as an epoxide.

Step 2: Determine the size of the ring. The ring consists of three atoms: two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, making it a three-membered ring.

Step 3: Analyze the substituents attached to the ring. There are two methyl groups attached to one of the carbon atoms in the ring, and an ethyl group attached to the other carbon atom.

Step 4: Assign the locants for the substituents. The numbering starts at the oxygen atom and proceeds around the ring. The substituents are located on the two carbon atoms in the ring.

Step 5: Combine the information to name the compound. Use the IUPAC naming conventions for epoxides and include the substituents with their locants in the name.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. Understanding functional groups is essential for naming organic compounds, as they dictate the compound's reactivity and properties. Common examples include hydroxyl (-OH), carboxyl (-COOH), and amino (-NH2) groups.

IUPAC Nomenclature

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature is a systematic method for naming organic chemical compounds. It provides rules for naming based on the structure of the molecule, including the longest carbon chain, the presence of functional groups, and the position of substituents. Mastery of IUPAC rules is crucial for accurately identifying and communicating about organic compounds.

Structural Isomers

Structural isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements of atoms. This concept is important in organic chemistry as it highlights how variations in connectivity can lead to different chemical properties and reactivities. Recognizing structural isomers is key to understanding the diversity of organic compounds and their behaviors.

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