Q. Write the IUPAC name of $CH_{2} - O - CH - CH_{2} - CH_{3}$ | $\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ CH_{3}$
A) 3-methoxy butane
B) 2-methoxy butane
C) 3-methyl-3-methoxy propane
D) Butoxy methane
Explanation
(b)
According to IUPAC system ethers are named as alkoxy alkanes. The larger alkyl group forms the parent chain while lower alkyl group is taken with the ethereal oxygen and forms a part of alkoxy group.
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