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

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What is the common name for the cyclic ether dioxane?
Options
A 1,2-Dioxane
B 1,3-Dioxane
C 1,4-Dioxane
Correct Answer
D 1,1-Dioxane
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dioxane refers specifically to 1,4-dioxane (6-membered ring with oxygens at positions 1 and 4).

Hint

Oxygens opposite each other.

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