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What is the correct IUPAC name of


A
Dioxybutane
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2, 6-Dioxybutane
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1, 2-Dimethoxyethane
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Dimethlethylether
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Solution

The correct option is C 1, 2-Dimethoxyethane

It is a diether with two methoxy groups at C-1 and C-2 of parent ethane.
-OR(alkoxy) does not have any priority order and considered as alkyl substituents while numbering.
the correct IUPAC name is
1,2-Dimethoxyethane

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