The crown ethers are heterocyclic polyethers, usually with at least four oxygen atoms.
The 12-crown-4 ether contains _______ carbon atoms.

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Solution

The correct option is B 8
The crown ethers are heterocyclic polyethers, usually with at least four oxygen atoms. the 12-crown-4 ether contains 8 carbon atoms and 4 oxygen atoms..

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