Question

Which of the following ether, on hydrolysis, gives two different products that are successive members of the homologous series?

• A. Methoxymethane
• B. Methoxypropane
• C. Ethoxypropane
• D. 1-Methoxypropane

Hint:

Hydrolysis of an ether gives two alcohols; compare their carbon counts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Count carbons
Ethoxypropane is $C_2H_5-O-C_3H_7$. Splitting gives a 2-carbon and a 3-carbon alcohol.

Step 2: Result
They differ by one $CH_2$, so option (C).

Final Answer:
Ethoxypropane. \[ \boxed{\text{(C)}\ \text{Ethoxypropane}} \]