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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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Which of the following is a common cyclic ether solvent?
Options
A Diethyl ether
B Tetrahydrofuran (THF)
Correct Answer
C Dimethyl sulfoxide
D Acetone
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a cyclic ether (5-membered ring) widely used as a solvent for organometallic reactions like Grignard reagents.

Hint

Five-membered ring with oxygen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 418 of 1999
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