Question

Given, ${C_6}{H_5} - O - C{H_3}$ is named as
A. phenoxy methane
B. Methoxy benzene
C. Anisole
D. Methyl phenyl ether

Answer 1

Hint: Ethers are a group of chemical compounds named after the Latin term aether, which simply means "to burn." Ether is combustible at ambient temperature and under high pressure. In ether, the oxygen atom is connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, which might be the same or different. $R - O - R$ , $R - O - {R'}$ , $R - O - Ar$ , or $Ar - O - Ar$ is the generic formula for ether, where $R$ represents an alkyl group and $Ar$ represents an aryl group.

Complete answer:
The chemical compound anisole, often known as methoxybenzene, has the formula ${C_6}{H_5} - O - C{H_3}$.
Anisole is the IUPAC name of the compound. It has other common names such as phenoxy methane, Methyl phenyl ether. Common names of ethers are derived from the names of alkyl aryl groups written as separate words in alphabetical order and adding the word ether at the end.
It is a colourless liquid with an anise seed scent, and many of its derivatives can be found in natural and synthetic scents. The molecule is primarily synthesised and serves as a precursor to other synthetic compounds. It's a form of ether.
It can be prepared using the Williamson ether synthesis, which involves reacting sodium phenoxide with a methyl halide to produce anisole.
Hence, the correct options are A. phenoxy methane, B. Methoxy benzene, C. Anisole, D. Methyl phenyl ether.

Note:
Ethers can be divided into two classes based on the substituent groups connected to them. Two identical groups are connected to either side of an oxygen atom in symmetrical ethers. Asymmetrical ethers are compounds that have two distinct groups linked to each side of an oxygen atom.