engineering chemistry MCQ #300

Ethers are not soluble in water because

engineering chemistry MCQ #300

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Ethers are not soluble in water because

    • A) They are non-polar
    • B) They do not form hydrogen bonds with water
    • C) They have high molecular weight
    • D) They are polar

    Answer: They do not form hydrogen bonds with water

    Explanation: Ethers cannot form hydrogen bonds with water as they lack a hydrogen atom bonded to the oxygen.