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IUPAC name of the compound


According to IUPAC nomenclature, we start by selecting the longest Carbon chain in the given organic compound.

Now, here the longest chain is of 3 members (i.e. Propane) with a methoxy group being attached to the second position.


Hence, the overall nomenclature with prefix and suffix becomes:


2-methoxypropane

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