MCQ
$IUPAC$ name of $C{H_3} - O - {C_2}{H_5}$ is
  • A
    Ethoxymethane
  • Methoxyethane
  • C
    Methylethyl ether
  • D
    Ethylmethyl ether

Answer

Correct option: B.
Methoxyethane
b
The ethernal oxygen is taken with a smaller alkyl group and forms a part of the alkoxy group (substituent) while the larger alkyl group is considered to be the parent.

$CH _3- O - C _2 H _5$

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