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MHT CET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Which of the following ethers is gaseous at room temperature?

  1. A 1-Methoxypropane
  2. B 1-Ethoxypropane
  3. C Methoxyethane
  4. D Ethoxyethane
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(C) Methoxyethane

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Lower ethers are highly volatile and inflammable substances.
Dimethyl ether and methoxyethane are gases, whereas others are colourless liquids with pleasant odour.