Explain the common and $IUPAC$ nomenclature of ether compounds with examples.

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(N/A) Common naming of ethers: The names of the alkyl or aryl groups attached to the oxygen atom are written in alphabetical order,followed by the word 'ether'. If both groups are the same,the prefix 'di-' is used.
Examples:
$(i)$ $CH_3-O-C_2H_5$: Ethyl methyl ether
$(ii)$ $CH_3-O-CH(CH_3)_2$: Methyl isopropyl ether
$(iii)$ $C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5$: Diethyl ether
$IUPAC$ naming of ethers: Ethers are named as alkoxyalkanes. The smaller alkyl group is treated as part of the alkoxy group,while the larger alkyl group is treated as the parent alkane.
Examples:
$(i)$ $CH_3-O-CH_3$: Methoxymethane
$(ii)$ $CH_3-O-C_2H_5$: Methoxyethane
$(iii)$ $CH_3-O-CH_2CH_2CH_3$: $1-$Methoxypropane

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