What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound?
A)12-crown-5
B)12-crown-4
C)4-crown-12
D)12-crown-12
E)Cyclododecane tetraether

Question

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A)12-crown-5 
B)12-crown-4 
C)4-crown-12 
D)12-crown-12 
E)Cyclododecane tetraether

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound is a cyclic ether with 12 atoms in the ring and four oxygen atoms acting as the chelating groups. The prefix "crown" is used to indicate this type of cyclic ether with chelating groups that mimic the shape of a crown. The number after the prefix indicates the number of atoms in the ring, and the suffix "-ether" indicates the presence of oxygen atoms in the ring. Therefore, the correct name is 12-crown-4.

What Is the Correct IUPAC Name for the Following Compound