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( C2H5–O–C2H5) is this called as diethyl ether OR diethoxy ether??

( C2H5–O–C2H5) is this called as diethyl ether OR diethoxy ether??

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Arun
25750 Points
5 years ago
Dear student
 
we can call this compound as diethoxy ethane ​or diethyl ether.
 
Both are correct name.
 
Hope it helps
Rajdeep
231 Points
5 years ago
HELLO THERE!C2H5-O-C2H5: The IUPAC name of this organic compound is Ethoxy Ethane (as OR group is called as alkoxy where R is the alkane, here, ethane).The common name of this compound is diethyl ether.THANKS!

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