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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Cyclic ethers with three-membered ring are called
Options
A Lactones
B Oxiranes
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C Alkoxides
D Epoxy resins
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cyclic ethers with a three-membered ring are called oxiranes (or epoxides). The simplest oxirane is ethylene oxide.

Hint

What is the name for three-membered cyclic ethers?

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