Question

Give the IUPAC name of above mentioned ether.

Hint:

When naming ethers, use the two alkyl groups attached to the oxygen and number them according to their position.

Answer 1

The IUPAC nomenclature for t-butyl ethyl ether is 2-methoxypropane. This ether linkage involves an ethyl group (C$_2$H$_5$) connected to a t-butyl group (C$_4$H$_9$). Consequently, the accurate designation is 2-methoxypropane.