Due in two hours, I can't figure it out I spent 45 mins on this

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In summary, the conversation is about a chemistry homework problem asking for isomers of ethers with C4H10O. The person is struggling to find the correct arrangements and has only entered one model, which is not correct. They are advised to consider shorter or longer chains of carbons, different positions for the oxygen, and branching with other groups besides methyl. It is also noted that the drawn models are not cis and trans, but the same molecule repeated twice. One person also asks why the models are drawn diagonally instead of horizontally.
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Due in two hours, I can't figure it out! I spent 45 mins on this

Homework Statement



Give the isomers of C4H10O that are ethers

I am doing this on Mastering Chem and it isn't working



The Attempt at a Solution




[PLAIN]http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9666/21624147.jpg

I don't understand, I've got a cis and tran, what's going on?
 
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Why do you care about CIS and TRANS? You are looking for isomers of ethers using C4H10O, and you only entered one single drawn model. You should easily be able to find other arrangements for those numbers of atoms. You should only need models using single-bonds. Think: shorter or longer chains of carbons; other positions for the oxygen; any branches other than just methyl groups?
 
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These are not not cis and trans, what you have is the same molecule repeated twice.
 
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hi flyingpig! :smile:

pardon a non-chemist for asking :redface: …

but why are you drawing them diagonally when it seems easier to do it horizontally? :confused:
 
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It sounds like you have made a good attempt at finding the isomers of C4H10O that are ethers. However, there may be other isomers that you have not yet considered. In order to find all possible isomers, it is important to consider the different ways in which the atoms can be arranged and bonded together. I suggest taking a step back and looking at the molecular structure as a whole, and then trying to identify any other possible arrangements. Additionally, double-checking your work and consulting your textbook or lecture notes may also provide helpful insights. Remember, sometimes it takes time and multiple attempts to find the correct solution. Keep at it and don't get discouraged. Good luck!
 

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