Which of the following is an example of symmetrical ether?

Diisopropyl ether

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Methoxy ethane

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1-Methoxy-2-methyl propane

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Diisopropyl ether
In di-isopropyl ether, both the groups attached to the either side of $- O -$ atom are identical, therefore it is an example of symmetrical ethers.

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