A class of organic compounds that contain an oxygen between two alkyl groups is called:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. ether.
The class of organic compounds that contain an oxygen atom bonded between two alkyl (or aryl) groups is called ethers. Ethers have the general structural formula R-O-R', where R and R' represent alkyl or aryl groups. They are characterized by their ability to act as solvents and their relatively inert chemical nature.