Organic Nomenclature

Organic Nomenclature

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What is the common name of this compound?

(A) n-propyl phenyl ether

(B) benzyl phenyl ether

(C) isopropyl phenyl ether

(D) cyclohexyl isopropyl ether

(E) isopropyl phenyl ketone

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