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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 a three-membered ring containing one oxygen atom?
Options
A Oxetane
B Oxirane
Correct Answer
C Oxolane
D Oxane
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxirane is the IUPAC name for a three-membered cyclic ether (epoxide). Oxetane is 4-membered, oxolane is 5-membered (THF), oxane is 6-membered.

Hint

Three-membered ring = oxirane.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 444 of 1999
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