The correct IUPAC name of tert-butyl ben

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

The correct IUPAC name of tert-butyl benzyl ether is

Options:

1-(tert-butoxymethyl)benzene

2-methyl-2-phenylmethoxy propane

1,1-Dimethyl benzyl methoxy ethane

tert-Butyl methoxy benzene

Correct Answer:

1-(tert-butoxymethyl)benzene

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. 1-(tert-butoxymethyl)benzene.

The IUPAC name of the compound tert-butyl benzyl ether is 1-(tert-butoxymethyl)benzene.