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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2OCH2CH3?
Options
A Diethyl ether
B Ethoxyethane
C Ethyl ethyl ether
D Both A and B
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethoxyethane is the IUPAC name; diethyl ether is the common name. Both are widely accepted.

Hint

Two ethyl groups on oxygen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 421 of 1999
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