Question

Select the correct IUPAC name of the following compound.
CH3
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CH3-O-CH2-CH2-CH-CH3

Answer 1

The correct IUPAC name for the compound given is 3-methoxyhexane, which contains a methoxy group attached to a six-carbon chain.

Step-by-step explanation:

The IUPAC name for the compound CH3-O-CH2-CH2-CH-CH3 is 3-methoxyhexane. This compound features an ether functional group (-O-) called methoxy which is attached to a hexane chain. The longest carbon chain contains 6 carbon atoms, indicating the 'hexane' part of the name. The methoxy group is attached to the third carbon of the chain, which is indicated by the number 3 in the IUPAC name.