MCQ
$\text{IUPAC}$ name of $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OC}_2 \mathrm{H}_5$​ is :
  • A
    Ethoxy methane
  • Methoxy ethane
  • C
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: B.
Methoxy ethane
According to $\text{IUPAC}$ nomenclature system, ethers are known as alkoxy alkane.
The ether oxygen is taken with a smaller alkyl group and creates the alkoxy group while larger alkyl group is considered as a alkyl group.
So the name will be methoxy ethane.

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