$C_{n} H_{2 n + 2} O$ is the general formula of ethers. To exhibit the functional group isomerism 'n' must be at least:

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Solution

The correct option is B 2
Simplest ether is $C H_{3} O C H_{3}$ . (Methoxy methane)
It follows $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2} O$
when $n = 2 \Rightarrow C_{2} H_{6} O i e; C H_{3} O C H_{3}$

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$C_{n} H_{2 n + 2} O$ is the general formula of ethers. To exhibit the functional group isomerism 'n' must be at least:

The correct option is B 2
Simplest ether is $C H_{3} O C H_{3}$ . (Methoxy methane)
It follows $C_{n} H_{2 n + 2} O$
when $n = 2 \Rightarrow C_{2} H_{6} O i e; C H_{3} O C H_{3}$