NEET2026ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Arrange the following compounds in the increasing order of polarity A. CH ₃ CH ₂ OCH ₂ CH ₃ B. CH ₃ CH ₂ OH C. CH ₃ COCH ₃ D. CH ₃ COOH Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Options
- AA < C < B < D
- BA < B < C < D
- CC < A < D < B
- DC < A < B < D
Correct answer
A. A < C < B < D
Step-by-step solution
The polarity of organic compounds depends on the presence of polar bonds and their ability to form hydrogen bonds. Diethyl ether (A) has C-O bonds but lacks hydrogen bonding capabilities, making it the least polar among the given compounds. Acetone (C) contains a highly polar C=O double bond, making it more polar than ethers, but it cannot act as a hydrogen bond donor. Ethanol (B) contains an -OH group, which allows it to form strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds, making it more polar than ketones. Acetic acid (D)