1.. Write the IUPAC name and structure of : Phenylisopentylether
2.Lower members of ethers are soluble in water. why ?
1) Structure of Phenyl isopentylether:
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IUPAC name- (3-methylbutoxy)benzene.
2) Lower ethers are soluble in water due to their capability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.The solubility decreases from lower to higher members because of the increase in the hydrocarbon part of the ethers which decreases the tendency of ethers to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.
.bmp)
IUPAC name- (3-methylbutoxy)benzene.
2) Lower ethers are soluble in water due to their capability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.The solubility decreases from lower to higher members because of the increase in the hydrocarbon part of the ethers which decreases the tendency of ethers to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.