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CHM 102 General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers Objective Question
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Are ethers generally soluble in water?
Options
A Yes, all ethers are very soluble
B No, all ethers are insoluble
C Low molecular weight ethers have some solubility due to hydrogen bonding with water
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D Only cyclic ethers are soluble
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Low molecular weight ethers (e.g., diethyl ether, THF) are somewhat soluble in water because the oxygen lone pairs can hydrogen-bond with water. Solubility decreases as the carbon chain lengthens.

Hint

Oxygen can accept hydrogen bonds from water.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: General Chemistry II: Properties and Reactions of Ethers
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 424 of 1999
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