Question

Ethoxy benzene is called PHENETOLE. How many more ethers can be drawn for the same formula?

Answer 1

Hint: We know that Phenetole is ethyl phenyl ether; that is, an ethyl group and a phenyl group on either sides of an ether group. o-Cresol is also known as methyl phenol, and consists of a methyl group on the ortho position of phenol.

Complete answer:
First let us try to draw the structure of the phenetole. This compound is ether, and thus, consists of an oxygen group sandwiched in between two other groups. In phenetole, the first such group is a phenyl group, and the next group is an ethyl group. Thus, it is also known as ethyl phenyl ether. Now let us look at the second compound given and try to draw its structure. o-cresol is an isomer of cresol, and has the IUPAC name methyl phenol. Thus, it is a phenol derivative and its structure consists of a methyl group at the ortho position of phenol. Phenetole is a colourless oily liquid with a distinctive odour. It is mainly used as a research chemical and as an intermediate in the perfume industry. O-cresol is a colourless solid that is extracted from coal tar. It mainly acts as a starting material in the production of other compounds.

And $ {{H}_{3}}C-HC=C=CH-O-CH=CH-CH=C{{H}_{2}} $ .

Note:
Remember that the structure of compounds is drawn according to the IUPAC name, which specifies the preference of placing functional groups in the compound. Note that the other isomers of cresol are m-cresol and p-cresol. Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula.