The heteroatoms present in CH3 — CH2 — O — CH2— CH2 Cl are i. oxygen ii. carbon iii. hydrogen iv. chlorine

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(i) and (iv) Explanation - In a hydrocarbon chain, one or more hydrogens can be replaced by other elements, such that the valency of carbon remains satisfied. The element replacing hydrogen is referred to as a heteroatom. In this compound, oxygen and chlorine are heteroatoms.

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