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The structure of the compounds formed by the the reaction of diethyl ether with oxygen of air is :

A

`CH_(3) CH_(2) - O - O - CH_(2) CH_(3)`

B

`CH_(3) CH_(2) - O - overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(CH)-O-O-H`

C

`CH_(3) CH_(2) - O - O- CH_(2) - O - CH_(3)`

D

`CH_(2) (OCH_(3)) - CH_(2) - O - C_(2) H_(5)`

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To determine the structure of the compounds formed by the reaction of diethyl ether with oxygen from the air, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the structure of diethyl ether Diethyl ether has the chemical formula CH3CH2OCH2CH3. It consists of two ethyl groups (CH3CH2-) connected by an oxygen atom. ### Step 2: Understand the reaction with oxygen When diethyl ether reacts with oxygen (O2) in the presence of heat (Hµ), it undergoes a combustion-like reaction. This reaction can lead to the formation of free radicals. ### Step 3: Initiation of the reaction In the initiation step, the diethyl ether can lose a hydrogen atom, forming a free radical. This can be represented as: \[ \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3 \xrightarrow{Hµ} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3^{\cdot} + H^{\cdot} \] ### Step 4: Propagation of the reaction The free radical formed can react with molecular oxygen (O2). The oxygen can attach to the free radical, forming a peroxy radical: \[ \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3^{\cdot} + O_2 \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3\text{O}^\cdot \] ### Step 5: Further reactions The peroxy radical can react with another molecule of diethyl ether, leading to the formation of hydroperoxide: \[ \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3\text{O}^\cdot + \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3 \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3\text{OOH} + \text{H}^\cdot \] ### Step 6: Identify the final product The final product of this reaction is a hydroperoxide, specifically: \[ \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3\text{OOH} \] ### Step 7: Compare with options Now, we compare the final structure with the provided options. The structure of the hydroperoxide formed matches option B: \[ \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OCH}_2\text{CH}_3\text{OOH} \] ### Conclusion Thus, the structure of the compounds formed by the reaction of diethyl ether with oxygen of air is represented by option B. ---
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