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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the general formula for an ether?
Options
A R-OH
B R-O-R'
Correct Answer
C R-CO-R'
D R-CHO
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethers have the general formula R-O-R', where R and R' are alkyl or aryl groups.

Hint

Oxygen between two carbon groups.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 355 of 1999
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