Structure of Ethers
In ethers, on oxygen the two bond pairs and two lone pairs are arranged in tetrahedral structure. But the bond angle is slightly greater than the tetrahedral angle due to the repulsion between the two bulky groups which is known as bond pair- bond pair repulsion. The Structural Formula of Ether is shown below:
R-O-R’
Ar-O-Ar
where,
- [R- Alkyl group]
- [Ar- Aryl group]
Ethers
Ethers are the class of Organic Compounds in which the alkyl groups are linked to each other with an Oxygen atom. In organic chemistry, Ethers are derived from alcohols. If hydrogen is replaced by an alkyl or aryl group then there is a new class of compounds formed known as ethers.
In this article, we will learn what Ether is, what is structure of Ether, how to do the Nomenclature of Ether, what are the physical and chemical properties of Ether, and the distinction between Ether and Ester in detail.
Table of Content
- What is Ether?
- Structure of Ethers
- IUPAC Naming of Ethers
- Types of Ethers
- Synthesis of Ethers
- Esters and Ethers
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