ethers/ epoxides concepts

Alcohols have a lower boiling point than ethers.

• True

• False

Ethers are hydrogen bond

Select all the choices which explain why ethers are good solvents.

• They can dissolve polar molecules

• They are reactive towards strong bases

• They can stabilize metal cations to form complexes

• They can dissolve nonpolar molecules

What are the two steps to naming ethers using IUPAC?

Who is the parent in the IUPAC naming of epoxides?

• the epoxide

• the longest carbon chain

Ethers/epoxides are a lower priority functional group than alcohols.

• True

• False

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This functional group's substituent name is