write Nomenclature of Ethers
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In the common system of nomenclature, the ethers are named by writing names of the alkyl groups attached to the oxygen atom in alphabetical order and word ether is added. If two alkyl groups are same, prefix di- is used. According to the IUPAC system of nomenclature, ethers are named as alkoxyalkanes The larger alkyl group is considered to be the parent alkane. The name of the smaller alkane is prefixed by the name of alkoxy group and its locant. For example : in refer to attachment
Step-by-step explanation:
Ethers are named according to the standard system of naming organic compunds. As is also true for other types of organic compounds / molecules, there are also some non-standard names for ethers in common usage. Some of the alternative names used for the simple ethers shown in the tables of examples on this page are listed in the column under the header 'synonyms'.