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Give the IUPAC name of above mentioned ether.
Give the IUPAC name of above mentioned ether.
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When naming ethers, use the two alkyl groups attached to the oxygen and number them according to their position.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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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.
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