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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 CH3OCH2CH2CH3?
Options
A Methyl propyl ether
B 1-Methoxypropane
C Propyl methyl ether
D Both A and B
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1-Methoxypropane is the IUPAC name (the shorter chain is the alkoxy prefix). Methyl propyl ether is the common name.

Hint

Methoxy + propane.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 422 of 1999
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