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18.1 Names and Properties of Ethers

Simple ethers with no other functional groups are named by identifying the two organic substituents and adding the word ether.

1. Simple ethers with no other functional groups are named by i

Simple ethers with no other functional groups are named by i

2. Like alcohols, ethers have nearly the same geometry as water

Like alcohols, ethers have nearly the same geometry as water

3. Ethers are relatively stable and unreactive in many respects

Ethers are relatively stable and unreactive in many respects

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