To determine the name of the given compound, let's break down its structure step-by-step and analyze it systematically.
1. Identify the Components:
- The structure can be written as:
[tex]\[
CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - CH_2 - O - C_6H_5
\][/tex]
- Here, we see two primary parts:
- The [tex]\(CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - CH_2\)[/tex] group, which is a butyl group.
- The [tex]\(O - C_6H_5\)[/tex] group, which is a phenoxy group. [tex]\(C_6H_5\)[/tex] represents a phenyl ring attached to the oxygen atom.
2. Naming the Components:
- The [tex]\(CH_3 - CH_2 - CH_2 - CH_2\)[/tex] (butyl group) is attached to the oxygen atom, indicating it is an ether.
- The phenoxy group ([tex]\(O - C_6H_5\)[/tex]) is linked with the butyl group.
3. Determine the Naming Convention:
- Ethers are generally named by identifying the two groups attached to the oxygen atom and then adding the word "ether".
- In this case, the two groups are butyl and phenyl.
By considering all the components and their arrangements, the name of the compound is butylphenyl ether.
