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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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What is the name for the cyclic ether with a 6-membered ring containing two oxygen atoms at positions 1 and 4?
Options
A Tetrahydrofuran
B 1,4-Dioxane
Correct Answer
C Oxirane
D Crown ether
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1,4-Dioxane is a 6-membered cyclic diether with oxygen atoms at positions 1 and 4. It is a common solvent.

Hint

Two oxygens in a six-membered ring.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 428 of 1999
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