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Open-chain ethers of molecular formula number (structural isomers only)

  1. A2
  2. B3
  3. C4
  4. D7

Answer: B

Ethers R-O-R' with R + R' = 4 carbons: methoxypropane, methoxy-2-propane (2-methoxypropane) and ethoxyethane. Hence 3 (the other 4 isomers of are alcohols).
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