Ethers, Amines, Amides & Thiols - The ether functional group - Chemical properties of ethers

6 important questions on Ethers, Amines, Amides & Thiols - The ether functional group - Chemical properties of ethers

What is the ether functional group?


An oxygen atom attached to two R groups

What is the naming convention of the ether functional group?


Ether compounds have -oxy in the middle of their
name

What is an example of a compound with an ether functional group?

Methoxyethane
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Where is the ether functional group located?


In the middle of two R groups

How can ethers be converted into halogenated ethers?


Via halogenation

What is a halogenation reaction?


Hydrogen atoms are replaced by halogen atoms

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