Can C5H10O Be Drawn as an Ether?

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The discussion focuses on the molecular formula C5H10O and its structural isomers, specifically ketones and aldehydes. The participants identified 3-pentanone and 2-pentanone as ketones, and pentanal as the corresponding aldehyde. However, they encountered difficulties in conceptualizing an ether structure with the same molecular formula, noting that the drawn ether had 12 hydrogens instead of the expected 10. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the degree of unsaturation and the structural requirements for ketones and ethers.

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Homework Statement


Sorry for so many questions!

Draw and name all of the structural isomers that are ketones with five carbon atoms in its longest chain and the molecular formula C5H10O . Can this molecular formula also have an aldehyde structure? If so, illustrate and name the aldehyde. Can this be drawn as an ether? Explain.

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I drew 3-pentanone and 2-pentanone for the ketones with the molecular formula C5H10O and I drew pentanal for the aldehyde with the molecular formula C5H10O. I can't figure out a way to draw an ether with that molecular formula. The one I drew has 12 hydrogens and 5 carbons. Can it even be drawn as an ether??
 
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Specter said:
The one I drew has 12 hydrogens and 5 carbons.

Can you think of a way of removing two hydrogens?
 
Borek said:
Can you think of a way of removing two hydrogens?
Maybe a double bond somewhere?
 
What elements are required to make a ketone? An ether? Given your molecular formula, can you do both at the same time?
 

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