Problem: The following compound used in chemical synthesis contains a crown ether. What is the IUPAC name of this crown ether? A) 12-crown-4 B) 4-crown-12 C) 4-crown-11 D) 12-crown-5 E) 5-crown-12

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The following compound used in chemical synthesis contains a crown ether. What is the IUPAC name of this crown ether?

A) 12-crown-4

B) 4-crown-12

C) 4-crown-11

D) 12-crown-5

E) 5-crown-12

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