What is the general formula for a saturated acyclic ether?

Solution

1. Saturated acyclic ethers contain only single bonds between carbon atoms.
2. They have the same molecular formula as saturated monohydric alcohols.
3. The general formula for saturated monohydric alcohols is ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n+2}\text{O}$.
4. Therefore, ethers also follow ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n+2}\text{O}$.
5. Hence the answer is (B).