Select the correct option based on statements below:
| Assertion (A): | The IUPAC name of the compound is 2-ethoxy-2-methylethane. |
| Reason (R): | In IUPAC nomenclature, ether is regarded as a hydrocarbon derivative in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by —OR or -OAr group [where, R = alkyl group and Ar = aryl group]. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
| 4. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
Hint: Alkoxyalkane
The given compound is as follows:
The parent chain is propane and an ethoxy group is attached at the second position. Hence, the correct IUPAC name of the compound is
2-ethoxy propane.
Hence, the Assertion is wrong.
The general formula of ether is ROR. In IUPAC nomenclature, ether is regarded as a hydrocarbon derivative in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by —OR or —OAr group [where, R = alkyl group and Ar = aryl group].
Hence, the Reason is correct.
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