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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What is a cyclic ether with a three-membered ring called?
Options
A Dioxane
B Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
C Oxirane (epoxide)
Correct Answer
D Crown ether
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A three-membered cyclic ether is called an oxirane, also known as an epoxide. The simplest is ethylene oxide (oxirane).

Hint

Three-membered ring containing oxygen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 411 of 1999
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