Functional groups of organic compounds

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The discussion centers on identifying functional groups in the compound C8H16O4. Participants agree that the compound contains ether functional groups, specifically C-O bonds. However, there is uncertainty about whether additional functional groups are present beyond the ethers. The consensus leans towards the idea that, aside from ethers, there may not be other significant functional groups in this compound. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the role of functional groups in organic chemistry.
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Homework Statement


find the functional groups in the following compound:
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C8H16O4

The Attempt at a Solution


I know there is an ether but there is also something else. What is it? I have tried to find a group that is in the compound, but I have had no luck. It seems to be only some ethers, but webassign indicates that there is something else.
 
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What do you consider to be functional groups? Ethers? OK! Take away the ethers and what else do you have?
 
there would be nothng else. it is just ethers.
 
Generally I consider the functional group to be just the atoms important to the structure. That would be C-O for ethers. What else is there for your example?
 
nothing
 
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