Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Ethers have lower boiling points than their corresponding isomeric alcohols because of
A
hydrogen bonding in alcohols that is absent in ethers due to low polarity
B
hydrogen bonding in ethers due to high polarity
C
insolubility of ethers in water due to less polarity
D
inertness of ethers as compared to alcohols
Answer
hydrogen bonding in alcohols that is absent in ethers due to low polarity
Explanation
Solution
Answer (a) hydrogen bonding in alcohols that is absent in ethers due to low polarity