Diethyl ether has two identical groups on the oxygen, so it is called:
ASynthetical
BSymmetrical
CSympathetic
DSystematic
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Symmetrical
1. Ethers are grouped by the two attached groups.
2. Identical groups make one class.
3. It is a symmetrical ether.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Class XII, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers._
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