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The IUPAC name of CH₃-O-CH₂-CH₃ is:

  1. A Methoxyethane Correct answer
  2. B Ethyl methyl ether
  3. C 1-methoxyethane
  4. D Methyl propyl ether

Solution

CH₃-O-CH₂-CH₃: smallest alkoxy group as prefix: methoxyethane (or ethyl methyl ether as common name).

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers · Topic: Ethers

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