On page 69, there exists a 1,2-Dimethoxyethane.
Why is there a 1,2?
Introduction to Organic Chemistry Textbook Page 69
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Jose_Arambulo_2I
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Re: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Textbook Page 69
That is because there are two methyl groups, one attached to carbon 1 and the other attached to carbon 2.
Re: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Textbook Page 69
Jose_Arambulo_2I wrote:That is because there are two methyl groups, one attached to carbon 1 and the other attached to carbon 2.
Ok but for C-O-C-C-O-C which one is 1 and 2 here?
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Re: Introduction to Organic Chemistry Textbook Page 69
The middle carbons are your ethane chain so they will be carbons 1 and 2. Since you have 2 methoxy groups, it doesn't matter which carbon is 1 and which is 2 as they will both produce the same molecule.
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