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Ether is class of organic compounds consisting of an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl
groups. They are used in various places, for example :-
- Dimethyl ether is a potential renewable fuel for diesel engines.
- Diethyl ether was one of the early anesthesia.
- Cyclic polyethers are used as phase transfer catalysts.
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Why dry ether used as a catalyst in chemical reactions?
dry ether is generally used as solvent in chemical reactions. to the best of my knowledge there is no reaction where ether is used as a catalyst.
Why do some diesel enginens need ether?
Ether is highly combustable and is used on most turbo diesel motors. Usually used for performance on gasline turbo cars. ether can be used if the motor has a hard time starting up.
What is a flammable liquid used as an anesthetic?
Fluroxene, cyclopropane, divinly ether, ethyl chloride, ethyl ether and ethylene are all flammable liquids used as anesthesia. If a one-word answer is necessary here, then ether might be the one to use.
What 2 Americans discovered ether gas in the 1840s?
Crawford W Long and Dr Thomas McDowell used the ether gases
Where is ether found?
Ether used to be used as an anaesthetic agent. It is not an item of food
Why dry ether used as a catalyst in chemical reactions?
dry ether is generally used as solvent in chemical reactions. to the best of my knowledge there is no reaction where ether is used as a catalyst.
Why do some diesel enginens need ether?
Ether is highly combustable and is used on most turbo diesel motors. Usually used for performance on gasline turbo cars. ether can be used if the motor has a hard time starting up.
What is ether used for?
Ether is an excellent solvent for extractions and for a wide variety of chemical reactions. It is also used as a volatile starting fluid for diesel engines.
What is a flammable liquid used as an anesthetic?
Fluroxene, cyclopropane, divinly ether, ethyl chloride, ethyl ether and ethylene are all flammable liquids used as anesthesia. If a one-word answer is necessary here, then ether might be the one to use.
What possible solvent is used for hydrohalogenation reactions?
Ether
Volatile liquid used chiefly as a solvent?
ether
What 2 Americans discovered ether gas in the 1840s?
Crawford W Long and Dr Thomas McDowell used the ether gases
Why surgeon often spray some ether on skin while performing minor surgery?
Ether unconsciousness. In the past this was used a lot... now, I think, there are many safer gasses that are used in surgery.
When was ether last used as a general anesthetic in the US?
1964
What do you use ether for?
An Ether is sprayed into the air intake to start a stubborn engine. It may also be added to the fuel in race cars for extra power. also, Ether is used as a anesthetic for surgery - they started using Ether to replace chloroform which is very toxic
Who discovered ether?
Ether was first discovered as an anesthetic by dentist William T.G. Morton in 1846. It was first used in surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Why ether is used instead of water in Grignards reagent?
it is used because it gives power
