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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question

Question

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with structure CH3-O-C6H5?
Options
A Methyl phenyl ether
B Methoxybenzene
C Anisole
D All of the above
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methoxybenzene is the IUPAC name; anisole is the common name; methyl phenyl ether is also correct.

Hint

Aromatic ether.

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