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Question

Ethyl alcohol and dimethyl ether are functional isomers. The boiling point of ethyl alcohol is higherdue to the presence of :

A

H-bonding in ethyl alcohol

B

H-bonding in dimethyl ether

C

$CH_3$ group in ethyl alcohol

D

$CH_3$ group in dimethyl ether

Answer

H-bonding in ethyl alcohol

Explanation

Solution

Ethyl alcohol shows stronger intermolecular forces of attraction (H-bonding) while dimethyl ether shows weaker intermolecular attraction (van der Waal).