engineering chemistry MCQ #19

The boiling points of alcohols are higher than those of their isomeric ethers due to

engineering chemistry MCQ #19

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The boiling points of alcohols are higher than those of their isomeric ethers due to

    • A) Hydrogen bonding in alcohols
    • B) Higher molecular weight of alcohols
    • C) Lower molecular weight of ethers
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Hydrogen bonding in alcohols

    Explanation: Alcohols have higher boiling points than their isomeric ethers because of the presence of hydrogen bonding in alcohols.