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The IUPAC name of CH3CH2OCH2CH3 is

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ethoxyethane
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diethoxy ether
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but-2-one
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but-3-one
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Solution

The correct option is A ethoxyethane
The given compound is an ether (ROR). Since ethyl group is present at either sides of the oxygen atom, the IUPAC name of the compound is ethoxyethane.

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