Write he IUPAC name of the following compound:
`CH_(3)-O-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-CH_(3)`

Options

A. 2-Methoxy-isopropane
B. 2-Methyl-2-methoxypropane
C. 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane
D. 2-Methoxy-2,2-dimethyl ethane

Answer

C

Explanation

2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane Longest carbon chain is taken as the parent alkane in the IUPAC nomenclature.