Question

select the iupac name for the ether.
the iupac name is:
o ethoxy-2-bromopropane
o 2-bromopropoxyethane
o ethoxybromopropane
o 2-bromo-1-ethoxypropane

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the parent chain

The parent chain is propane (3 - carbon chain).

Step2: Locate substituents

There is a bromo substituent at carbon - 2 and an ethoxy substituent at carbon - 1.

Step3: Name according to IUPAC rules

Name the substituents in alphabetical order (bromo comes before ethoxy).

Answer:

2 - bromo - 1 - ethoxypropane