What is the common name of the following compound?
A)Methyl sec-butyl ether
B)Isobutyl methyl ether
C)sec-Butyl methyl ether
D)Butyl methyl ether

Question

What is the common name of the following compound? 
A)Methyl sec-butyl ether 
B)Isobutyl methyl ether 
C)sec-Butyl methyl ether 
D)Butyl methyl ether

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has a methyl group and a sec-butyl group attached to the oxygen atom. The prefix "sec" indicates that the butyl group is attached to the second carbon atom of the main chain. Therefore, the common name for this compound is sec-butyl methyl ether.

What Is the Common Name of the Following Compound