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Organic Chemistry

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

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7 Years agoGrade
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer7 Years ago
Dear student
 
we can call this compound as diethoxy ethane ​or diethyl ether.
 
Both are correct name.
 
Hope it helps
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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!