Oxygen atom of ether is:

very reactive

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replaceable

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oxidizing

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comparatively inert

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Solution

The correct option is D comparatively inert
Oxygen atom of ether is comparatively inert.
$C - O - C$ linkage is quite stable. Under ordinary conditions, ethers are not acted upon by dilute acids, bases and most of the oxidising and reducing agents.

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