Question

What are ethers? How are they classified?

Answer 1

Ethers are a class of organic compounds that contains an alkoxy (-OR) group.They are classified as:-

(i) Symmetrical ether Eg:-$C{H}_{3}OC{H}_3$

(ii) Unsymmetrical ethers Eg :- $C{H}_3-O-C_2{H}_5$