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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 5-membered cyclic ether?
Options
A Oxirane
B Oxetane
C Oxolane
Correct Answer
D Oxane
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxolane is the IUPAC name for tetrahydrofuran (THF), a five-membered cyclic ether.

Hint

THF is a 5-membered ring.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 446 of 1999
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