Which of the following IUPAC name is correct for the given compound?

Propylene Oxide

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1, 2-Oxo propane

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1, 2-Epoxy propane

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1, 2-Propoxide

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Solution

The correct option is D 1, 2-Epoxy propane
As per IUPAC cyclic ether use prefix epoxy followed by alkane. The epoxy group lies on 1st and 2nd carbon. The longest chain is of three carbons. Hence, the name 1,2-Epoxy propane.

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