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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound CH₃-O-CH₂-CH₂-CH₃?
Options
A Methyl propyl ether
B 1-Methoxypropane
C Propyl methyl ether
D Both A and B
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1-Methoxypropane is the IUPAC name (shorter chain as alkoxy); methyl propyl ether is the common name.

Hint

Methoxy + propane.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 799 of 1999
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