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An example of a compound with a functional group - O - is

A

Acetic acid

B

Ethanol

C

Diethyl ether

D

Methyl acetate.

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To find an example of a compound with a functional group containing -O, we will analyze the given options one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Functional Group**: We are looking for a compound that contains the functional group -O. This could refer to ether (-O-), alcohol (-OH), or carbonyl groups (C=O). 2. **Evaluate Acetic Acid**: - The structure of acetic acid (CH3COOH) shows that it has a carboxylic acid functional group (C=O and -OH). - However, it does not have the ether functional group (-O-). - **Conclusion**: Acetic acid is not the correct answer. 3. **Evaluate Ethanol**: - The structure of ethanol (C2H5OH) shows it has an alcohol functional group (-OH). - It does not contain the ether functional group (-O-). - **Conclusion**: Ethanol is not the correct answer. 4. **Evaluate Diethyl Ether**: - The structure of diethyl ether (C2H5OC2H5) shows that it contains the ether functional group (-O-). - This matches our requirement for a compound with the functional group -O. - **Conclusion**: Diethyl ether is a valid example. 5. **Evaluate Methyl Acetate**: - The structure of methyl acetate (C3H6O2) shows it has a carbonyl group (C=O) and an ether-like structure (C-O). - However, it is primarily classified as an ester, not an ether. - **Conclusion**: Methyl acetate is not the correct answer. 6. **Final Answer**: The compound with the functional group -O is **Diethyl Ether**.
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