Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
A diagram shows a molecular structure with an oxygen atom single-bonded to two identical alkyl groups, each consisting of two carbon atoms. Based on the IUPAC system of nomenclature, what is the correct name for this ether?
A
Ethoxyethane
B
Diethyl ether
C
Methoxymethane
D
Propyloxide
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the IUPAC name for an ether with two identical ethyl groups is 'Ethoxyethane'.
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