Which of the following compounds contains an ether functional group?
A
(acetone)
B
(acetic acid)
C
(diethyl ether)
D
(tert-butanol)
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Recall the definition of an ether functional group: an ether contains an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, represented as R–O–R'.
Examine each compound's structure to identify the presence of an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon groups without additional functional groups like carbonyl (C=O) or hydroxyl (–OH).
For acetone (CH\_3COCH\_3), identify the carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two methyl groups; this is a ketone, not an ether.
For acetic acid (CH\_3COOH), note the carboxylic acid group (–COOH), which includes a carbonyl and hydroxyl group, not an ether.
For diethyl ether (CH\_3CH\_2OCH\_2CH\_3), observe the oxygen atom bonded to two ethyl groups, fitting the ether functional group definition.