Which of the following(s) is/are not an example of symmetrical or simple ether?

C_{6} H_{5} - O - C H_{2} - C H_{3}

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C H_{3} - O - C H_{2} - C H_{3}

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C H_{3} - C H_{2} - O - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C $C H_{3} - C H_{2} - O - C H_{2} - C H_{2} - C H_{3}$
A symmetrical or simple ether is an ether having same alkyl or aryl groups on either side of -O-
Option (d) is the only molecule that has the same alkyl (isopropyl) on either side of -O- and hence it is a simple ether.
a, b and c are unsymmetrical or mixed ether.

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