Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure Question 282
Question: Ethanol and dimethyl ether form a pair of functional isomers. The boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of dimethyl ether due to the presence of
[AIIMS 1998]
Options:
A) Hydrogen bonding in ethanol
B) Hydrogen bonding in dimethyl ether
C) group in ethanol
D) group in dimethyl ether
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Ethanol have hydrogen bonding so its boiling point is higher than its isomer dimethyl ether.