Answer
a.
As an epoxyalkane: 1,2-epoxypropane
As derivative of oxirane: 2-methyloxirane
b. 1,2-epoxy-1-methylcyclohexane.
c.
As an epoxyalkane: cis-2,3-epoxyhexane
As derivative of oxirane: cis-2-butyl-3-methyloxirane
Work Step by Step
As an epoxyalkane:
1. Find the parent carbon chain.
2. Number the chain.
3. Number and name the substituents.
4. Put them in alphabetical order in the final name.
As derivatives of oxirane:
1. Number the chain.
2. Number and name the substituents.
3. Put them in alphabetical order in the final name.
