The compounds with alkoxy group are known as

alcohols

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carboxylic acids

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ether

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ketones

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The correct option is C
ether

Ether is an organic compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two same or different alkyl groups.

The general formula for ethers is R-O-R, where R represents an alkyl group.

According to IUPAC naming, substituent group containing more carbon atoms is chosen as parent hydrocarbon.

The other substituent group attached to the oxygen atom is named with a prefix “oxy”.

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