Functional Groups
Asked by Meghana Chawla · 2 years ago
How do the functional groups of alcohols, phenols, and ethers differ in structure?
1 Answer
The functional groups differ as follows:
1. Alcohols: R-OH (R is an alkyl group)
- Contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to a saturated carbon atom
2. Phenols: Ar-OH (Ar is an aromatic ring)
- Has a hydroxyl group (-OH) directly bonded to an aromatic ring
3. Ethers: R-O-R' (R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups)
- Contains an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms
These structural differences account for their varying chemical properties and reactivity.
1. Alcohols: R-OH (R is an alkyl group)
- Contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) bonded to a saturated carbon atom
2. Phenols: Ar-OH (Ar is an aromatic ring)
- Has a hydroxyl group (-OH) directly bonded to an aromatic ring
3. Ethers: R-O-R' (R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups)
- Contains an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms
These structural differences account for their varying chemical properties and reactivity.
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