MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryChemical BondingIntermolecular forces
An ether is more volatile than alcohol having the same molecular formula. This is due to
A.alcohols having resonance structures
B.inter-molecular hydrogen bonding in ethers
C.inter-molecular hydrogen bonding in alcohols✓ Correct
D.dipolar character of ethers
Explanation
Due to the presence of terminal hydrogen in alcohols, it can undergo intermolecular H-bonding. Consequently, this bonding leads to a strong attraction between the alcohol molecules. Therefore, they are less volatile than ether.
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