( C2H5–O–C2H5) is this called as diethyl ether OR diethoxy ether??
Rathore Singh
7 Years agoGrade
2 Answers
Arun
Approved Tutor Answer7 Years ago
Dear student
we can call this compound as diethoxy ethane or diethyl ether.
Both are correct name.
Hope it helps
Rajdeep
7 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!