What is an alkoxy group?

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Oct 2, 2015

Any alkyl chain that contains an #O-R# species.

Explanation:

Given the above definition, both alcohols, #ROH#, and ethers, #R-O-R'# contain an alkoxy group. Alkoxides, #R-O^-# may be considered the salts of alcohols, #R-OH#.

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