Q. The IUPAC name of $C_{2}H_{5} - o - CH$

is

A) Ethoxy propane
B) 1, 1-dimethyl ether
C) 2-ethoxy $iso$-propane
D) 2-ethoxy propane
Explanation

(d)
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The above compound is an ether and its name is written as alkoxy alkane. Oxy is attached with the lower group. Hence, the IUPAC name of above compound is 2-ethoxy propane.

Dr. Abubacker
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