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=Diethyl Ether= By: Kevin Groff __What is it? __ Diethyl ether is an organic compound with the structural formula of (C2H5)2O. It is used as an anesthetic, a laboratory solvent, a fuel, and a recreational drug.



__Where is it found?__ Most diethyl ether is produced as a byproduct of the vapor-phase hydration of ethylene to make ethanol. This process involves the mixing of a ethanol and a strong acid. Hydrogen ions ionize from the strong acid and protonate the electronegative oxygen atom of ethanol, giving it a positive charge. A nucleophilic oxygen atom of unprotonated ethanol displaces a water molecule from the protonated (electrophilic) ethanol molecule, producing water, a hydrogen ion and diethyl ether.



__Properties?__ Density- 0.7134 g/cm3 (liquid) Molar Mass- 74.12 g/mol Color- colorless as a liquid Melting Point- 156.85 K Boiling Point- 307.75 K Solubility in Water- 6.9 g/100 mL Viscosity- .224 cP Highly Flammable



Critique: Aakash Sham

I found it interesting that this substance is an anesthetic. I also found it interesting that it is the byproduct of mixing a strong acid and ethanol. I also like the last graphic there. Very descriptive. More could have been told about this substance, giving a little extra information about the substance and enlightening me, but you have all the important stuff. Also I don't like the fact that two out of your three graphics are basically the same. Just saying. Anyway, good post.