Can C5H10O be drawn as an ether?

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In summary, the conversation discusses drawing and naming structural isomers of ketones with five carbon atoms and the molecular formula C5H10O. The possibility of an aldehyde structure is also considered, and it is determined that the molecular formula cannot be drawn as an ether. The conversation ends with a question about removing hydrogens and the suggestion of using double bonds to achieve the desired structure.
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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?
 
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Borek said:
Can you think of a way of removing two hydrogens?
Maybe a double bond somewhere?
 
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What elements are required to make a ketone? An ether? Given your molecular formula, can you do both at the same time?
 

1. Can C5H10O be drawn as an ether?

Yes, C5H10O can be drawn as an ether. This is because an ether is any organic compound that has an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms.

2. What is the molecular formula of C5H10O?

The molecular formula of C5H10O is also known as the empirical formula and it represents the simplest ratio of the atoms present in the compound. In this case, the empirical formula is C5H10O.

3. How many isomers does C5H10O have?

C5H10O can have up to three isomers: diethyl ether, methyl propyl ether, and ethyl methyl ether. Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas.

4. How is C5H10O drawn as an ether?

C5H10O can be drawn as an ether by showing the oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms in a linear or branched structure. The remaining carbon and hydrogen atoms can be arranged in any way as long as the valence rules are followed.

5. What are the physical and chemical properties of C5H10O?

C5H10O is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic ether-like odor. It has a boiling point of around 34-36°C and is highly flammable. Chemically, it is relatively unreactive and is mainly used as a solvent or fuel additive.

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