Question

Assertion (A) IUPAC name of the compound
`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(CH)-O-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)` is 2-ethoxy-2-methylethane
Reason (R) In IUPAC nonmenclature, ether is regarded as hydrocarbon derivative in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by -OR and or -OAr group [where, R = alkyl group and Ar = aryl group].
A. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B. Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.
C. Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
D. Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.
Correct Assertion The IUPAC name of the given compound is 1-(2-propoxy) propane.