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6. Write the common name for each ether. (a) (b) \( \left[\mathrm{CH}_{3}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\right)_{4}\right]_{2} \mathrm{O} \)

          6. Write the common name for each ether.
(a)
(b) \( \left[\mathrm{CH}_{3}\left(\mathrm{CH}_{4}\right)_{4}\right]_{2} \mathrm{O} \)

6. Write the common name for each ether.
(a)
(b) [CH3(CH4)4]2O

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Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H.… 12th Edition

Chapter 13

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03/31/2021

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Each group consists of a methyl group (CH3) and four methane groups (CH4). To find the common name for this ether, we can start by naming the groups attached to the oxygen atom. The methyl group (CH3) is commonly known as a "methyl" group. The methane group Show more…

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