Which Option Represents Dimethyl Ether

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which option represents dimethyl ether

• A) CH₃CH₂OH
• B) CH₃OH
• C) CH₃COCH₃
• D) CH₃OCH₃
• E) CH₃CH₂OCH₃

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Definitions:

Doublet

A pattern in spectroscopy indicating two adjacent peaks, often associated with the spin of a nucleus affecting a neighboring nucleus.

NMR Spectrum

A representation of the nuclear magnetic resonance absorption by nuclei in a sample.

Isobutyl Acetate

An organic compound and ester formed from the reaction of isobutanol with acetic acid, commonly used as a solvent and in flavorings.

Splitting Patterns

Describes how the peaks in an NMR spectrum are divided into multiple sub-peaks due to interactions between non-equivalent hydrogen atoms in a molecule, revealing its structure.