Question

Write the names and formulas represented by the molecular formula $C_2{H}_{6}O$.

Answer 1

1. Functional isomers are structural isomers that have the same molecular formula, but the atoms are connected in different ways so that the functional groups are different.
2. The compound with molecular formula ${\mathbf{C}}_{\mathbf{2}}{\mathbf{H}}_{\mathbf{6}}\mathbf{O}$ exhibits functional isomerism that is having different functional groups.
3. ${\mathbf{CH}}_{\mathbf{3}}\mathbf{-}\mathbf{O}\mathbf{-}{\mathbf{CH}}_{\mathbf{3}}$ is called Methoxymethane or Dimethyl Ether.
4. Ether is present as a functional group.
5. ${\mathbf{H}}_{\mathbf{3}}\mathbf{C}\mathbf{-}{\mathbf{CH}}_{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{-}\mathbf{OH}$ is called Ethyl alcohol.
6. The functional isomer of Dimethyl Ether is Ethyl alcohol ${\mathbf{H}}_{\mathbf{3}}\mathbf{C}\mathbf{-}{\mathbf{CH}}_{\mathbf{2}}\mathbf{-}\mathbf{OH}$.
7. Alcohol is present as a functional group.