The __________ name for ethers is alkoxy-alkanes.

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Solution

The correct option is C IUPAC
The IUPAC name for ethers is alkoxy-alkanes.

The IUPAC names are like methoxymethane or ethoxyethane with general form $R - O - R^{'}$ .

Thus, the correct option is $C$

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