Q.
Crown ethers are named as X-crown-Y. In the following crown ether, X and Y are respectively
A) 6 and 12
B) 18 and 6
C) 24 and 6
D) 6 and 24
Explanation
(b)
X-crown-Y, 18-crown-6
First number X is the total number of ‘C’ and ‘O’ atoms in the ring and second number Y is the number of oxygen atom in ring.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.