NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Explain why alcohols and ethers of comparable molecular mass have different boiling points?
Options
- Abecause Alcohols have intermolecular hydrogen bonding whereas ethers do not have such H-bonding.
- Bbecause Ethers have stronger intermolecular hydrogen bonding compared to alcohols.
- Cbecause Alcohols and ethers have identical intermolecular forces.
- Dbecause Alcohols and ethers exhibit different chemical reactivity, affecting their boiling points.
Correct answer
A. because Alcohols have intermolecular hydrogen bonding whereas ethers do not have such H-bonding.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) because Alcohols have intermolecular hydrogen bonding whereas ethers do not have such H-bonding.