Q22 / 225 · JEE Main 2003 · Chemistry

An ether is more volatile than an alcohol having the same molecular formula. This is due to

A
alcohols having resonance structures
B
inter-molecular hydrogen bonding in ethers
Correct answer
C
inter-molecular hydrogen bonding in alcohols
D
dipolar character of ethers

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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