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IUPAC name of CH3−O−CH2−CH2−CH2−CH3 is:

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1-butoxy methane
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methyl carbyl ether
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pentanone
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D
1-Methoxybutane
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Solution

The correct option is C 1-Methoxybutane

1-methoxybutane is an ether. Ethers are named alkoxy alkanes. The lower alkyl group is part of the alkoxy group.

1-methoxybutane has two alkyl groups methyl and butyl.
Methyl group is written as methoxy and butyl group is written as butane.

IUPAC name of CH3OCH2CH2CH2CH3 is 1-methoxybutane.

Option D is correct.

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