What is the correct common name for $C H_{3} O C_{2} H_{5}$ ?

methyl methyl ether

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methyl ethyl ether

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ethyl methyl ether

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Solution

The correct option is D ethyl methyl ether
It is an unsymmetrical ether with one methyl group and one ethyl group.
Naming is done in alphabetical order.

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