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ETHERS

Introduction The name ether is derived from the Latin word ‘aether’ which means ‘to ignite’. At room temperature under high-pressure ether are flammable. The organic compounds in which the divalent oxygen atom (-O-) is bonded to two same or different alkyl or aryl groups are called ethers. Classification & Nomenclature Examples Symmetrical ethers: When two […]

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ALCOHOLS

Unit – 10 : ALCOHOLS Introduction  Hydroxy derivatives of aliphatic hydrocarbons are called aliphatic alcohols.  Aliphatic alcohols are represented by R – OH.  Examples:  Classification of Alcohols:  On the basis of number of hydroxy (−OH) group present in alcohol, they are classified into following types;  1. Monohydric (Monohydroxy) alcohols:  Alcohols containing only one – OH

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HALOALKANES

UNIT – 8 Haloalkanes Introduction:  Haloalkanes are the halogen derivatives of alkanes, which are formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms number of halogen atoms.  Classification of Haloalkanes:  Depending upon the number of halogen atoms on present in haloalkane, they are classified into, 1. Monohaloalkanes: Haloalkanes containing only one halogen atom.  Monohaloalkanes are further

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