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I need help in learning how to draw organic substances. For example- Diethyl ether. As well, what is meant by drawing the isomer of the structural formula?

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This solution is comprised of a step by step explanation of how to approach configuring the diagram of an organic substance and the topic of isomers. Examples are used to provide a greater understanding of these topics.

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Always start with the base root. So in the case ether, ether is an organic compound with an oxygen surrounded by other groups.

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