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What are ethers? How are they classified?

Answer» Ethers are derivatives of hydrocarbons in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by an alkoxy `(-OR)` or an aryloxy `(-OAr)` group.
Classification :
(i) Simple of symmetrical ethers : The ethers, in which both the alkyl or aryl groups attached to oxygen atom are same, e.g., `CH_(3)-O-CH_(3)` Dimethyl ether.
(ii) Mixed or unsymmetrical ethers : The ethers in which two alkyl or groups attached to oxygen atom are different `CH_(3)-O-C_(2)H_(5)` ethyl methyl ether.


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