Question

Ethanol and dimethyl ether form a pair of of functional isomers. The boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of dimethyl ether due to the presence of
A. H-bonding in ethyl alcohol
B. H- bonding in dimethyl ether
C. `CH_(3)` group in ethyl alcohol
D. `CH_(3)` group in dimethyl ether.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Ethyl alcohol shows stronger intermolecular forces of attraction (H-bonding) while dimethyl ether shows weaker intermolecular attraction (vander Waal).