Question

IUPAC name is isopropoxy methane.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

The given compound isopropyl group on one side and methyl group on other.

Also, on second carbon atom of the isopropyl group, the methoxy group is attached.

Thus, the IUPAC name of the compound is $2-methoxypropane$.

This name is in accordance with the IUPAC naming rule for ether where they are written as $alkoxyalkane$.