Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Select the correct option based on statements below:

Assertion (A):	The IUPAC name of the compoundis 2-ethoxy-2-methylethane.
Reason (R):	In IUPAC nomenclature, ether is regarded as a hydrocarbon derivative in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by —OR or -OAr group [where, R = alkyl group and Ar = aryl group].

1.	Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2.	Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3.	(A) is True but (R) is False.
4.	(A) is False but (R) is True.