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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for CH₃OCH₃?
Options
A Methyl ether
B Dimethyl ether
C Methoxymethane
D Both B and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dimethyl ether is the common name; methoxymethane is the IUPAC name. Both are widely used.

Hint

Two methyl groups attached to oxygen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 356 of 1999
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