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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 the ether CH₃OCH₂CH₃?
Options
A Methyl ethyl ether
B Ethyl methyl ether
C Methoxyethane
D Both B and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methoxyethane (IUPAC) and ethyl methyl ether (common) are both correct. The smaller alkoxy group is named as prefix.

Hint

Alkoxy alkane naming.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 390 of 1999
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