Question

Statement I: Boiling point of diethyl ether < 1-butanol.
Statement II: Diethyl ether miscible with water to almost same extent as 1-butanol.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct
• B. Both statements I and II are not correct
• C. Statement I is correct, statement II is not correct
• D. Statement I is not correct, statement II is correct

Hint:

Compare hydrogen bonding capabilities when predicting boiling points and solubility of alcohols and ethers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Diethyl ether has weaker hydrogen bonding than 1-butanol → lower BP. It is partially miscible with water, less than 1-butanol. Hence I correct, II incorrect.